Kyphosis above normal levels (above 50 degrees or more) may require treatment and follow-up. Kyphosis in adults usually seen with three reasons;

Post Traumatic kyphosis: spine occurs due to fracture sequel.

Childhood kyphosis: kyphosis that develops in childhood but was carried to adult ages due to lack of follow-up and treatment.

Age-related kyphosis: as a result of degenerative changes, as in adult scoliosis. Bone thinning, weakness of the back muscles are common causes.

 

 

What kind of health complaints does it cause?

back and lower back pain

failure to stand upright

pains due to compression of nerve roots

body balance disorder

skin problems in severe cases

How it is diagnosed?

 

Kyphosis angle is measured particularly in scoliosis X-ray

MRI can be performed if there is suspected pressure to nerve root or spinal fracture

Computed tomography can be performed if additional problems such as underlying tumor and fracture are required to be researched

 

 

Non-surgical treatment options

 

If there is underlying bone resorption targeted medical treatment

short-term corset application

Pain killer and muscle relaxant treatment

physical therapy and exercise programs

The aim of non-surgical treatment is to reduce patient's pain. It is not effective in correcting kyphosis.

 

 

 

Surgical treatment

 

Cases where non-surgical treatment is not helpful

The patient cannot provide the balance of the spine with his own request

Kyphosis caused by fracture or tumor

Advanced kyphosis (70 degrees and above)

Surgical fixation and fusion techniques, generally within the instrument (freezing) as applicable. However in some cases it may require more advanced surgical techniques (osteotomy).