Kyphosis is the condition of an increased curvature or sharper contour of the spine when viewed from the side, often occurring in the thoracic vertebrae of the back, but it can also occur in other areas of the spine due to various etiological factors. The most common causes include developmental Scheuermann’s disease or collapse fractures due to aging. In some cases, it can also develop after infections, trauma or congenital factors.
One of the most significant problems associated with kyphosis is respiratory and breathing difficulties, as well as back and lower extremity pain, numbness, weakness, bowel and bladder problems, and ultimately, paralysis due to the effects on the spinal system.
Conservative approaches such as stretching exercises, bracing, and activity modification are usually the first treatment options for kyphosis, depending on the type of kyphosis. However, surgical intervention is necessary in cases where these measures are ineffective, and in advanced deformities.
Surgery is generally performed under general anesthesia. The most significant complication that can arise from surgery, as with all spinal procedures, is the risk of neurological injury and infection. These risks have been significantly minimized with the use of neuro-monitoring techniques in our clinic.
On our website, you can find examples of cases that have been treated and operated on in our clinic due to various etiological factors.
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