defination, causes, symptoms, treatment

1. KYPHOSCOLIOSIS
BY:
DR RISHITHA KRISHNA

2. DEFINATION
• Kyphoscoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine on two
planes: the coronal plane or the side to side and the saggital
plane or back to front.
• It’s a combined spinal abnormality of two other conditions:
kyphosis and scoliosis.
• Scoliosis causes the spine to curve abnormally on the coronal
plane, meaning it twists sideways.
• Kyphosis causes the spine to curve abnormally on the saggital
plane, meaning it twists forward or backwards, similar to a
hunchback.

3. CAUSES
• This condition can occur at any age, including at birth.
• 80% of cases are idiopathic.
• Spinal condition is a result of
I. PROLONGED BAD POSTURE: Poor posture over time may
result in postural kyphoscoliosis. It can be treated with
extensive physical therapy.
II. TUBERCULOSIS(TB): TB can weaken the spine.
III. OSTEOCHONDRODYSPLASIA: This is a type of skeletal
dysplasia, a condition that impairs the growth of spinal
bones, cartilage, and connective tissue.
IV. DEGENERATIVE DISEASES: Examples include
osteoporosis and osteoarthritis(OA)

4. SYMPTOMS
• Hunched back or uneven back
• Uneven shoulder blades
• Arms or legs longer on one side
• Body image issues
MORE SEVERE SYMPTOMS
• Disfigurement
• Back pain
• Trouble breathing
• Weakness or paralysis
• Stiffness
• Fatigue
• Neurological issues
• Heart issues

5. 5 KYPHOSCOLIOSIS TREATMENT
MWTHODS
I. CHECK-UPS; Early detection of spine problems is a key to preventing
your condition from getting worse.
II. SCOLIOSIS BRACING; As an alternative to surgery, doctors may
recommend using a back brace. Bracing isn’t an effective treatment
method for adults whose bones have stopped growing. Bracing won’t cure
it but can prevent any future damage. Typically worn throughout the
day.
III. PAIN MANAGEMENT; Doctors may recommend cortisone injections and
other pain medication to help provide temporary relief.
IV. PHYSICAL THERAPY; Active physical therapy involves exercises that
increase spine strength and flexibility.
V. SURGERY; Surgical corrections; common option, spinal fusion. It’s a
procedure with metal rods or screws to prevent independent movement.
This allows old and an new spinal material to form together.