If the thoracic curvature is above normal limits in the lateral scoliosis radiographs of the patients, it is called kyphosis. According to the SRS classification, the thoracic (T5-T12) curvature ranges between 10-400. Thoracic kyphosis is more common in males.
What are the causes of kyphosis?
Kyphosis usually occurs due to trauma, developmental anomalies, degenerative disc disease, infection. Apart from this, it is possible to be seen in cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy or neuromuscular diseases, spine and spinal cord tumors.
What are the most common causes of kyphosis in the clinic?
1. Scheuermann Kyphosis
2. Kyphosis after spine surgery
3. Kyphosis after trauma
4. Ankylosing Spondylitis
5. NM kyphosis
6. Congenital kyphosis
