Sentences with kyphosis
ky·pho·sis
K k - The symptoms of kyphosis may resemble other spinal conditions or deformities, or may be a result of an injury or infection.
- However, having said that, I remember reading about whether their doctor would correct the kyphotic curve in addition to the scoliosis.
- Familial Scheuermann disease is characterized by kyphotic deformity of the spine that develops in adolescence.
- In this report we describe a patient with a chronic kyphotic deformity who was treated with an anterior release, posterior reduction and fixation, and anterior interbody fusion.
- If asked to lift up both hands, this person will sink into a posterior pelvic tilt and kyphotic seated position, in an attempt to maintain sitting balance.
- Vertebroplasty makes no attempt to restore height and correct the kyphotic deformity which results from an osteoporotic compression fracture.
- Thoracic primary structural scoliosis with normal to slightly reduced kyphosis are also questionable.