spinal deformity
Abnormal vertebral alignment
Spinal deformity refers to any abnormal curvature or alignment of the spine.
The term covers conditions like scoliosis (sideways curvature), kyphosis (excessive forward rounding), and lordosis (excessive inward curve of the lower back).
Spinal deformities may be congenital, develop during growth, or result from injury, disease, or aging: The brace was prescribed to prevent her spinal deformity from worsening.
- kyphosisHunched back condition
- scoliosisLateral vertebral deviation
- back painPosterior torso discomfort
- growing painsDifficulties during early development
- lordosisAbnormal spinal curvature inward
brace · spinal cord · curvature · bend · nerve compression · nerve damage · vertebrae · genetic predisposition · physical therapy · pain · osteoporosis · chiropractic care · orthopedic · rods · bone grafting · rib · misalignment · fusion
- back problemsback pain, back injury, lumbago, sciatica, herniation
- spinal conditionsspinal cord injury, spinal fracture, spinal curvature, spinal stenosis, kyphosis
spinal deformityupright posture
Vertical body alignment
erect posture · proper posture · military bearing · ramrod straight