The following are clear signs of<unk> : * Abnormal hunch along with a presence of S or C-like shape. * * Presence of associated disorders like hypertension, neurological disorders * Abnormal gait Kyphosis Kyphosis by itself refers to an excessive convex curvature of the spine occurring in the thoracic and sacral regions. A normal thoracic curvature from the 1st to the 12th spine has a naturally occurring convex shape with angles ranging from 20 degrees to 45 degrees. When the curvature goes past 45 degrees, the condition is termed as Kyphosis. Kyphosis, depending on the extent of curvature can result in many discomforts including breathing and digestion difficulties, cardiovascular issues, and neurological issues. There are several forms of kyphosis, including postural (related to slouching), Scheuermann’s kyphosis (found mostly in teenagers), congenital, nutritional, osteoporosis-induced and post-traumatic. Depending on the type of kyphosis, the extent of curvature, the age of the patient, different treatments may be recommended, including the provision for posture correction, braces, physiotherapy, and surgery. Surgery can be most useful in patients who have an extensive deformity. The rate of post-surgery complications may be higher in elderly patients. Scoliosis Scoliosis refers to a form of abnormal spinal curvature in which the person’s spine takes an "S" or "C" shape. Scoliosis has forms of treatments available similar to those for kyphosis including bracing, physical therapy and various types of surgeries. Typically, a human spine is straight laterally, but in scoliosis patients, there may be a curve of ten degrees in either direction, left or right.
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