scheuermanns kyphosis

Scheuermann's kyphosis

Definition 

 

Structural kyphosis of thoracic or thoracolumbar spine

- characterised by vertebral wedging & subsequent growth disturbance of vertebral end plate

 

X-ray Diagnostic Criteria Sorensen 1964

 

1.  Kyphosis > 45°

 

2. > 5° wedging 3 or more adjacent apical vertebrae

 

Other features

- Schmorl nodes