Directory of Kyphosis Resources

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Kyphosis is a medical term for the curvature of the upper spine. Although some degree of curvature is normal, excessive curvature, commonly known as hunchback, can cause discomfort and breathing difficulties.

Resources in This Category

• Maryland Spine Center: Cervical Kyphosis

  http://umm.edu/programs/spine/health/guides/cervical-kyphosis
  Patient's guide to this condition including anatomy, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

• MedecineNet: Kyphosis

  http://www.medicinenet.com/kyphosis/article.htm
  Factsheet in question and answer format.

• MedlinePlus: Kyphosis

  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001240.htm
  Factsheet on this condition, its causes, symptoms, examinations and tests, treatment, outlook, complications and prevention.

• NHS Choices: Kyphosis

  http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Kyphosis/
  Provides information on this abnormal outward curving of the upper spine. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.

• Scheuermann's Kyphosis

  http://www.spineuniverse.com/conditions/kyphosis/scheuermanns-kyphosis-scheuermanns-disease
  Article on this condition characterized by wedge-shaped vertebrae that cause the thoracic spine to curve forward too much. Includes causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

• Wikipedia: Kyphosis

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyphosis
  Encyclopedia article on this condition, its classification and treatments.

 

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