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Round and angular kyphosis in paediatric patients [PDF]

open access: yesOrthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research, 2013
Structural kyphosis is a posterior convex deformity of the spine that may appear in childhood then worsen with growth, most notably during the pubertal growth spurt.
Miladi, L.
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Scheuermannʼs kyphosis

Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 1999
Scheuermann's disease is a kyphotic deformity of the spine that develops in early adolescence. This condition has been reported to occur in 0.4% to 8% of the general population, with an equal distribution between sexes. Diagnosis of Scheuermann's disease is suggested on clinical examination; however, parents of children affected often confuse it with ...
R M, Ali, D W, Green, T C, Patel
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CONGENITAL KYPHOSIS

Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1993
Congenital kyphosis is a rare spinal deformity, and many physicians are unfamiliar with its proper treatment. Following a case report, this article presents a brief synopsis of the literature. We present the case history of a 45-year-old woman with a congenital kyphosis of 140 degrees who has been followed at our institution for 39 years.
J T, Guille, E, Forlin, J R, Bowen
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Scheuermann's Kyphosis

Contemporary Spine Surgery, 2007
Purpose of review Scheuermann’s kyphosis is a condition characterized by increased posterior rounding of the thoracic spine in association with structural deformity of the vertebral elements. Currently, there is debate over whether anterior procedures are necessary in the surgical treatment of Scheuermann’s kyphosis.
Amy L McIntosh, Daniel J Sucato
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Cervicothoracic Kyphosis

Neurosurgery Clinics of North America, 2006
Cervicothoracic kyphotic deformity may inhibit horizontal gaze function, impede activities of daily living, and induce disabling pain. Eventually, some patients develop a chin-on-chest deformity that limits their ability to eat and drink; in the end stage, a few patients also may have difficulty breathing.
Praveen V, Mummaneni   +2 more
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Postlaminectomy Kyphosis

Spine, 1998
Postlaminectomy kyphosis is a rare but potentially catastrophic complication of laminectomy performed to treat cervical myelopathy. The best strategy for prevention is awareness of the sagittal plane before surgery in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy.
T J, Albert, A, Vacarro
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Congenital Kyphosis

Spine, 1982
Thirty-four consecutive patients with congenital kyphosis treated surgically between 1971 and 1979 at Boston Children's Hospital were reviewed. Cases were classified into 25 Type I (failure of formation), seven Type II (failure of anterior segmentation), and two Type III (mixed).
S P, Montgomery, J E, Hall
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Juvenile Kyphosis

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 1977
Scheuermann's disease is a common cause of kyphosis developing in the juvenile period. Untreated, the deformity may progress, producing significant pain and, rarely, neurologic signs and symptoms. Successful treatment is possible with the Milwaukee brace, provided that the child has not reached skeletal maturity.
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Atlantoaxial kyphosis

Der Orthopäde, 2001
Atlantoaxial kyphosis (AAK) is a rare sagittal deformity of the occiptoatlantoaxial junction. It is defined as a subgroup of anterior translatory atlantoaxial instability. AAK is a symptom of several ligamentours or bony disorders of the craniocervical junction; however, rheumatoid arthritis and trauma are the most common causes for AAK.
F, Kerschbaumer   +3 more
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Cervical Kyphosis

Spine, 2002
A retrospective study of 13 patients with cervical kyphosis. The authors propose new methods of measuring spinal cord compression and predicting the progression of kyphosis.To ascertain predictive factors for progression of cervical kyphosis and myelopathy.Cervical kyphosis may be congenital, result from decompression surgery, or occur as a ...
Motoki, Iwasaki   +4 more
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