1. BY: Kenzie Holshouser and Kenzie Crawford
Kyphosis
BY: Kenzie Holshouser and Kenzie Crawford

2. what is it?
Kyphosis is a curving of the spine that causes a bowing or rounding of the back, which leads to a hunchback or slouching posture.

3. Causes Degenerative diseases of the spine
Fractures caused by osteoporosis
Injury
Slipping of one vertebra forward on another

4. Symptoms difficulty breathing Fatigue Mild back pain
Rounded back appearance
tenderness and stiffness in spine

5. Treatment
depends on the type surgery is needed if neurological symptoms occur or pain develops.

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