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Kyphosis (Aetiology (Developmental
Scheurman's disease…
Kyphosis
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Diagnosis
Examination
Spine exam
Visable saggital curvature, lumbar lordosis,
tender vertebrae (Schaeurmans)
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History
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SH
Living arrangements, school/occupation,
alcohol, smoking
PC/HPC
Visible deformity, pain, SOB
Management
Medical
Analgesia
Indication: pain
E.g. paracetamol, ibuprofen
Surgical
Bracing
Indication: severe curvature, progression,
refractory pain, neurological complication
Conservative
Information, advice, support
Physiotherapy (posture, strength)
Pathophysiology
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Mechanism
Thoracocervical spine affected,
increasing lordosis of lumbar
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