What Is Kyphosis?
Scheuermann's disease; Roundback; Hunchback; Postural kyphosis
Symptoms
- Difficulty breathing (in severe cases)
Fatigue - Mild back pain
- Round back appearance
- Tenderness and stiffness in the spine
Signs and tests
Other tests may include:
Spine x-ray Pulmonary function...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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