Can congenital kyphosis be cured?

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Congenital kyphosis, deformity can be obvious in infancy. With the growth of the spine, kyphosis gradually increased. In childhood, there may be no low back pain or muscle spasm, but in adults, osteoarthritis will occur prematurely. 1 / 4 of the patients may have symptoms of spinal cord or cauda equina compression. The most common sites are chest 10-waist 2, waist 4 and waist 5. Let's share my experience with you.

Can congenital kyphosis be cured?

Symptoms and signs: deformity can be obvious in infancy. With the growth of the spine, kyphosis gradually increased. In childhood, there may be no low back pain or muscle spasm, but in adults, osteoarthritis will occur prematurely. 1 / 4 of the patients may have symptoms of spinal cord or cauda equina compression. The most common sites are chest 10-waist 2, waist 4 and waist 5.

Etiology of Western medicine: the cause is unknown. According to anatomical classification, there are seven causes: ① absence of vertebral body. ② If the vertebral body is absent, there is a small vertebral body. ④ Adjacent to two small vertebrae. ⑤ The adjacent vertebral body is not segmented completely. ⑥ The anterior horn of vertebral body is absent. ⑦ Wedge shaped vertebrae.

Treatment: Western medicine treatment: severe symptoms, can be local spinal fusion. If there are no neurological symptoms, the stent can be used for protection. When the child grows up, the symptoms will not be reduced, and laminectomy and spinal fusion can be performed. In general, vertebral resection is not performed.

matters needing attention

In daily life, eat more fruits and vegetables, keep optimistic mood, pay attention not to fatigue, pay attention to the recovery of the body, in addition, if there are any symptoms should go to the hospital for examination, and corresponding treatment, these are to actively do.