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• Kyphoscoliosis
  ...vature of the [[spine]]. It involves both [[kyphosis]] (outward curvature) and [[scoliosis]] (sideways curvature). ...rm "kyphoscoliosis" is derived from two Greek words: "kyphos" meaning hump and "scoliosis" meaning crookedness.
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• Hunchback
  ...noticeable curve in the upper [[spine]]. This condition is also known as [[kyphosis]]. ...unchback" is derived from the Middle English word "hunch", meaning "hump", and "back". It has been in use since the 14th century to describe individuals w
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• Scheuermann's disease
  ...iting skeletal disorder of childhood. It is also known as '''Scheuermann's kyphosis'''. ...ing to a form of [[kyphosis]]. The disease typically begins in adolescence and is characterized by a rounded upper back, which can be severe in some cases
  2 KB (215 words) - 06:59, 11 February 2024
• Boston
  ...of orthopedic brace primarily used in the treatment of [[scoliosis]] and [[kyphosis]]. The term is derived from the city of Boston, Massachusetts, where the br ...ton Children's Hospital]] in the 1970s by an orthotist named [[John Hall]] and a team of medical professionals.
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• Suzuki frame
  ...refers to a specific type of [[orthopedic appliance]] designed to support and stabilize the body, particularly the spine, during physical therapy or post ...of patients who have undergone spinal surgery. The frame provides a stable and adjustable platform that allows patients to perform various [[Physical Ther
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• Harrington rod
  ...[[orthopedic]] device used in [[spinal surgery]] to correct [[scoliosis]] and other curvatures of the spine. ...made of [[stainless steel]] or [[titanium]], and is held in place by hooks and screws attached to the vertebrae.
  1 KB (214 words) - 03:54, 9 February 2024
• Dowager's hump
  '''Dowager's hump''', also known as '''kyphosis''' or '''hyperkyphosis''', is a condition characterized by an abnormal outw * [[Osteoporosis]]: A medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or
  2 KB (306 words) - 00:18, 9 February 2024
• Lombard
  ...o apply pressure to the spine in a way that helps to correct the curvature and prevent further progression of the deformity. * [[Kyphosis]]
  1 KB (215 words) - 01:19, 5 February 2024
• Osteochondrodysplasia
  ...to a group of disorders characterized by the abnormal development of bone and cartilage. ...from the Greek words "osteon" meaning bone, "chondros" meaning cartilage, and "dysplasia" meaning abnormal growth or development.
  2 KB (231 words) - 01:14, 8 February 2024
• Milwaukee brace
  ...used in the treatment of [[spinal curvature]]s such as [[scoliosis]] and [[kyphosis]]. Pronounced as "mil-wau-kee brace", the etymology of the term is derived ...gned to correct spinal deformities in all three planes: coronal, sagittal, and transverse.
  2 KB (254 words) - 17:49, 9 February 2024
• Pott's disease
  ...eported two cases of spinal deformities associated with paraplegia in 1779 and concluded that tuberculous infection was the cause, which was confirmed by ...sweats, anorexia, weight loss, and paralysis. The disease can cause severe kyphosis, a condition that results in an abnormal, forward rounding of the upper bac
  2 KB (219 words) - 04:31, 9 February 2024
• Cobb angle
  ...inal deformities, particularly in the case of [[scoliosis]], [[kyphosis]], and [[lordosis]]. The Cobb angle is named after the American orthopedic surgeon ...ne from the superior endplate of the most tilted vertebra above the curve, and the other from the inferior endplate of the most tilted vertebra below the
  2 KB (270 words) - 03:48, 8 February 2024
• Hardcastle syndrome
  ...terized by abnormalities in the spine (spondylo-) and the ends (epiphyses) and shafts (metaphyses) of the long bones in the legs. * Abnormal curvature of the spine ([[scoliosis]] or [[kyphosis]])
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• Curve
  ...ons like [[Scoliosis]], where there is a sideways curve of the spine, or [[Kyphosis]], where the spine has an excessive outward curve. ...ase outbreak. It helps in understanding the pattern of spread, the source, and the mode of transmission of the disease.
  2 KB (233 words) - 04:26, 4 February 2024
• SERKAL syndrome
  ...including [[seizures]], [[encephalopathy]], [[retardation]], [[kyphosis]], and [[abnormal leukocyte count]]. The syndrome was first described in the medic ...opathy, '''R'''etardation, '''K'''yphosis, '''A'''bnormal leukocyte count, and '''L'''eukodystrophy.
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• Curvature
  ...an lead to various medical conditions such as [[scoliosis]], [[kyphosis]], and [[lordosis]]. ...o the natural curves present in a healthy spine when viewed from the side, and the straight line it forms when viewed from the front or back. Abnormal spi
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• Polyaxial screw
  The term "polyaxial" is derived from the Greek words "poly" meaning many, and "axia" meaning axis. This refers to the screw's ability to rotate around mu ...e vertebrae is not straightforward, such as in cases of [[scoliosis]] or [[kyphosis]].
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• CLOVES syndrome
  ...ous, '''O'''vergrowth, '''V'''ascular malformations, '''E'''pidermal nevi, and '''S'''keletal/spinal abnormalities. ...ous, '''O'''vergrowth, '''V'''ascular malformations, '''E'''pidermal nevi, and '''S'''keletal/spinal abnormalities.
  2 KB (301 words) - 17:02, 9 February 2024
• Kiev
  ...ope. The city has a rich history and is known for its medical institutions and research centers. ...ne of its four legendary founders. The exact origin of the name is unclear and is subject to various theories. It is not associated with any known medical
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• Thoracic spine
  ...ve a different structure to support the rib cage and protect the [[heart]] and [[lungs]]. * [[Rib Cage]]: The structure of bones that surrounds and protects the heart and lungs.
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