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Kyphosis
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Kyphosis, also known as a round back or hunchback, is a condition in which the spine in the upper back has an excessive curvature. The upper back, or thoracic region of the spine, is supposed to have a slight natural curve.
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This video explains kyphosis, a condition in which the spine in the upper back has an excessive curvature. It notes that kyphosis is also known as a round back or hunchback, and that the upper back, or thoracic region of the spine, is supposed to have a slight natural curve.
Key points
- Kyphosis is excessive curvature of the spine in the upper back
- It is also known as a round back or hunchback
- The thoracic region of the spine normally has a slight natural curve
Video Overview
This video presents “Kyphosis” — Kyphosis, also known as a round back or hunchback, is a condition in which the spine in the upper back has an excessive curvature. The upper back, or thoracic region of the spine, is supposed to have a slight natural curve. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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