Spinal deformities

• Spinal deformities: progress slowly, and are unnoticed until symptoms arise. 
• Etiology: congenital defects, poor posture, bone disease, and growth disorders.
• Symptoms: back pain and fatigue. 
• Diagnosis: physical examination and series of X-rays of the spine. If breathing is affected, a pulmonary function test may be needed. If a tumor or infection is suspected an MRI can assist
• Treatment: elimination or treating causative factors, bracing and spinal surgery.
• Prevention: no known prevention.
• Kyphosis: a humped curvature of the thoracic spine, commonly called hunchback or humpback