Cifosis

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Cifosis

Nombres alternativos:

Encorvadura de la espalda; Enfermedad de Scheuermann; Postura jorobada; Cifosis postural

Tratamiento:

El tratamiento depende de la causa del trastorno:

El tratamiento de otros tipos de cifosis incluye la identificación de su causa y, en caso de que se presenten síntomas neurológicos, se puede recomendar la cirugía.

Expectativas (pronóstico):

Los adolescentes que sufren esta enfermedad tienden a tener un mejor resultado aún si necesitan cirugía y la enfermedad se detiene una vez que ellos terminan de crecer. Si la cifosis se debe a enfermedad degenerativa de las articulaciones o fracturas múltiples por compresión no es posible la correción del defecto sin la cirugía, y el alivio del dolor es menos confiable.

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