Scheuremann’s Kyphosis
Scheuremann’s Kyphosis
Scheuremann’s Kyphosis (or Scheuremann’s Disease) is usually discovered in the teen years, and the deformity, which typically involves the thoracic spine, can be significant. It develops over time during periods of bone growth and the vertebrae become wedge-shaped rather than rectangular causing the curvature and creating a rounded-back deformity that is painless in most cases. Scheuremann’s Kyphosis is idiopathic, meaning that there is no clear cause for the disease. If there is a family history of this disease, observation should be undertaken for signs of development. Treatments can include observation, bracing in children who are still growing, and exercise.