Q: Many elderly people have a hunchback or curvature in their spine. What causes this? A: Thoracic kyphosis describes how the thoracic spine bends forward, which is a normal condition. The thoracic ...

A surgical procedure that straightens individual vertebrae, not just the spine, shows promise for being more effective at straightening the spine of people suffering from scoliosis. Called ...

A hunched back affects four out of 10 people over age 65. This extreme forward curvature of the upper back, called hyperkyphosis, increases disability and the risk of falls and fractures, but it's ...

Q: I had scoliosis as a child, and now, at age 72, I’m living with kyphosis in my middle and upper back. It’s very painful, and I would like to know more about it. A: You’re referring to hyperkyphosis ...

Q: My 11-year-old nephew was just diagnosed with a curved spine. They do not think he will need surgery, but they are going to keep a close eye on him. How serious is this? A: Our spine is made of ...

The backbone or spine (or the vertebral column) can be divided into four major curves. The shapes of these curves allow our bodies to properly distribute weight in different positions and conditions, ...

Dextroscoliosis refers to an abnormal, right-leaning curvature of the spine. It is a type of scoliosis. Treatment can depend on the severity of the condition. The spinal column of people with ...

Assessing spinal curvature is one of the key aspects of diagnosing back pain and related disabilities, and deformation of the vertebral column (VC) can cause anything from minor pain to immobility.

(WJAR) — A Cumberland woman had not one, but two surgeries on her spine and now she is looking to make a difference for other kids. "I had a night brace as well as a day brace that I would wear," ...