Kyphosis

 
What is Kyphosis?

Kyphosis is an abnormal curve of the spine forward or hunch back deformity. This deformity can occur alone or with scoliosis (an abnormal curve of the spine from side to side). Kyphosis is corrected using the same procedure as for scoliosis – posterior spinal fusion with segmental instrumentation and allograft. Please see below for an example patient.
 

Sample Case:  Severe Kyphosis Patient

Image A This patient had a severe kyphosis of the thoracic spine.	Image B Notice that, after the surgery, the spine has it’s natural contour back.