Hyperkyphosis
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Hyperkyphosis, colloquially called “dowager’s hump,” refers to excessive kyphotic, or anteriorly concave, curvature of the thoracic region of the spine. A kyphosis angle over 40° - the 95th percentile value for young adults - is currently used to define hyperkyphosis.[1] [2]
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In adults, osteoporosis is a common cause often involving several vertebrae. It can also happen post-trauma.
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