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