Kyphosis is an excessive forward rounding of the upper back. In older people, kyphosis is often due to weakness in the spinal bones that causes them to compress or crack.

This excessive forward rounding of the back is often caused by osteoporosis in older women. Spinal malformations can cause kyphosis in infants or teens.

Mar 7, 2025 · Kyphosis (roundback) of the spine. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/kyphosis-roundback-of-the-spine.

Feb 21, 2025 · Kyphosis (roundback) of the spine. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/kyphosis-roundback-of-the-spine.

Each year, Mayo Clinic doctors diagnose and treat more than 1,100 adults and children who have kyphosis. If surgery is needed, Mayo Clinic specialists have extensive experience performing the …

Nov 22, 2023 · Kyphosis is a condition where there is an exaggerated, forward rounding of the upper back. Mild forms of this usually cause few physical problems, but severe forms of kyphosis can be …

Mar 7, 2025 · Kyphosis (roundback) of the spine. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/kyphosis-roundback-of-the-spine.

Jul 23, 2022 · I dread having my annual mammogram. Over the years my kyphosis and scoliosis have worsened which makes it really hard for the mammogram techs to get my body positioned correctly …

Nov 22, 2025 · I had Kyphoplasty done on T8 back in Sept and still having back pain the Doctor has told me that I have Kyphosis due to the T8 fracture and an earlier fracture on T10.

Apr 2, 2025 · I also have cervical kyphosis plus spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease and cervical myelopathy spinal cord compression injury. Based upon your symptoms, it sounds like you need an …