Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Kyphosis Assignment
Kyphosis Assignment
Dr Deepthi Avvaru
KLE college of pharmacy
Kyphosis
(Curved Thoracic Spine)
Types | Causes | Symptoms | Treatment
What is Kyphosis ?
Kyphosis
is a curving of the spine that causes a bowing or rounding of the
back, which leads to a hunchnack or stouching posture.
Postural kyphosis
Scheuermann’s kyphosis
Congenital Kyphosis
Postural Kyphosis
It is the most common type of kyphosis.
More common in girls than in boys which is typically noticed in
adolescent age.
It is caused by poor posture and weakening of the muscle, ligaments in
the back (paraspinous muscles)
The vertebrae are typically placed in postural kyphosis.
It progressively gets worse with time.
These people will have symptoms of pain and muscle fatigue.
Scheuermann’s Kyphosis
It is also first noticed during adolescence period.
It is a result of structural deformity
It commonly develops with scoliosis
Reasons are not well understood.
Congenital Kyphosis
It is the least common type of abnormal kyphosis.
It is caused by abnormal development of the vertebrae
prior to birth
Occurs due to fusion of many vertebrae together.
Causes of Kyphosis
X-rays
Computerized tomography (CT scan)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
2)Nerve tests
Treatment of Kyphosis
Braces: A brace is normally suggested for teenagers, who are still
growing and are suffering from moderate to serious kyphosis. The brace,
when worn regularly and as prescribed, slows down or prevents further
progression of the condition.
Medications: Pain is one of the common symptoms of kyphosis. The
doctor may prescribe pain killers in accordance with the intensity of
pain that you experience. Generally, doctors start with over-the-counter
(OTC) pain killers, like, acetaminophen and NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs).
Treatments Continue…
Exercises: There are certain exercises that are designed specifically to
relieve symptoms of kyphosis. If your doctor feels the need of such
exercises for postural or cervical kyphosis cure, he may refer you to a
physical therapy professional.
Surgery: Surgery is considered to be an option for treatment when the
condition is congenital, caused by a cancerous growth, causes sharp pain,
and involves some neurological or extreme deformities, which cannot be
cured with non-surgical methods like, bracing and physiotherapy.
Preventions of Kyphosis
Kyphosis is not always avoidable, but there are things that can be changed
in day-to-day life to minimize risk.
Seated Posture at a Computer.
Standing Posture.
Holding a Smart Phone or Tablet in a forward-looking position.
Take Calcium + Vitamin D + Magnesium in diet.
Exercise.
Avoid Smoking, Sodium, Protein, & Caffeine.
Thank you.