Kyphosis
Also called: hunchback
A forward rounding of the back.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Usually self-diagnosable
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Hunchback (kyphosis) usually refers to an abnormally curved spine. It's most common in older women and often related to osteoporosis.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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