Kyphosis is a condition in which the sufferer has a curved spine in one or several regions. Some people refer to the condition as roundback, Kelso's hunchback or just hunchback. They refer to it that way because of the way that it makes the sufferer appear to be slouched over. The condition can affect any person, and many conditions and situations can cause it. Postural kyphosis occurs because the affected person exhibited poor posture for many years. The slouched posture then caused the individual's spine to curve excessively. The condition can also come from gene mutations, nutritional problems, fractures that happen in the vertebrae and more.Diagnosis of kyphosis usually involves a physical examination and an angle measurement. The primary mechanism of measurement is called a Cobb angle. An abnormality is any variance in the angle that is more than 2.5 cm. Specialists can treat the condition with surgery, braces, physical therapy and other measures. It all depends on the cause and the degree of deformity. Symptoms of kyphosis vary from individual to individual. The following are 10 of the most common symptoms. Anyone who experiences more than one of these symptoms may want to visit a specialist for a test.
