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Natural History of Scheuermann's Kyphosis (module 5)
Certificate Program for Professional Development Module
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Spine
Discuss the three categories of Kyphosis, namely Postural “Round Back” Deformity, Scheuermann’s Disease, and Congenital Kyphosis/Lordosis.
Author(s)
Thomas M. Gavin, CO
Description
Discuss the three categories of Kyphosis, namely Postural “Round Back” Deformity, Scheuermann’s Disease, and Congenital Kyphosis/Lordosis. Various factors that are capable of causing the condition of Scheuermann’s Disease, such as Growth rate, Juvenile Osteoporosis, Hereditary factors, or Biomechanical factors are mentioned. Consider that this condition is usually detected between the ages of ten (10) and fifteen (15), with occurrence among males being either equal to that of females or slightly higher than that of females. In addition, look at various radiograph images that emphasize the importance of the Cobb Angle measurement when examining Scheuermann’s Kyphosis. Talk about the increased risks, including the risk of progression, the increased risks of Spondylolisis or Spondylolisthesis, significant pain, and reduction in the critical load, or reduction of spinal load carrying capacity. The presenter reveals his effective mechanism for action: the opening of the wedges.