Familial Scheuermann disease is characterized by kyphotic deformity of the spine that develops in adolescence. |
However, having said that, I remember reading about whether their doctor would correct the kyphotic curve in addition to the scoliosis. |
One year later, he presented with hypesthesia and muscle weakness of his lower limb associated with kyphotic deformity and sphincter symptoms. |
If asked to lift up both hands, this person will sink into a posterior pelvic tilt and kyphotic seated position, in an attempt to maintain sitting balance. |
Vertebroplasty makes no attempt to restore height and correct the kyphotic deformity which results from an osteoporotic compression fracture. |
In this sense, Grabara and Hadzik found that a kyphotic posture tended to be more frequent and the lordotic one less frequent in volleyball players than in untrained subjects. |