Structural kyphosis, by contrast, involves the vertebrae themselves. The shape of the bones has changed, whether through developmental issues (Scheuermann's kyphosis causes wedge-shaped vertebrae), ...

Hyper-kyphosis, a severe version of kyphosis — an excessive curvature of the thoracic spine commonly observed in senior adults — presents a significant challenge to many seniors. As many of my ...

Medically reviewed byJimmy Almond, M.D. Many people know it as a “hunchback” or “dowager’s hump,” but doctors use a different term: hyperkyphosis. Confusingly, it’s often shortened to simply ...