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Plainly speaking, Kyphosis is hunchback, humpback or round back. Medically speaking, it is a progressive spinal disorder. It is characterized by forward curvature of backbones in the upper back area causing bowing of the back leading to slouched posture or deformities. Kyphosis (ki- fo -sis) is derived from the Greek word "kyphos" meaning "Bowed or Bent." Our spinal cord is protected by means of small bones called vertebrae, which are stacked vertically, one upon another. A healthy spine has three natural and normal curves, which are, one inward curve at the neck, an outward curve in the middle of the back and a curve in the lower back. When the curves are too far out from their position, the condition is called kyphosis. |
Latest Publication and Research on Kyphosis - Updated on 12/06/2011
Outcome of single level instrumented posterior lumbar interbody fusion using corticocancellous laminectomy bone chips. - Published by PubMed
Comparison of one-stage anteroposterior and posterior-alone hemivertebrae resection combined with posterior correction for hemivertebrae deformity. - Published by PubMed
Thoracic Myelopathy Secondary to Seizure Following Scoliosis Surgery. - Published by PubMed
Clinical characteristics and surgical outcome of the symptomatic ossification of ligamentum flavum at the thoracic level with combined lumbar spinal stenosis. - Published by PubMed
Sacropelvic Fixation With Iliosacral Screws: Applications and Results in Adult Spinal Deformities. - Published by PubMed
Outcome of single level instrumented posterior lumbar interbody fusion using corticocancellous laminectomy bone chips. - Published by PubMed
Comparison of one-stage anteroposterior and posterior-alone hemivertebrae resection combined with posterior correction for hemivertebrae deformity. - Published by PubMed
Thoracic Myelopathy Secondary to Seizure Following Scoliosis Surgery. - Published by PubMed
Clinical characteristics and surgical outcome of the symptomatic ossification of ligamentum flavum at the thoracic level with combined lumbar spinal stenosis. - Published by PubMed
Sacropelvic Fixation With Iliosacral Screws: Applications and Results in Adult Spinal Deformities. - Published by PubMed
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