The term Kyphosis will be defined using a parenthetical definition, a sentence definition, and an expanded definition. \u00a0This assignment will provide a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the term Kyphosis for people who are unfamiliar with this word.<\/p>\n
Parenthetical Definition:<\/strong><\/p>\n People who have poor posture commonly have a rounded back.<\/p>\n Sentence Definition:<\/strong><\/p>\n Kyphosis is a curving of the upper spine, commonly known as a hunchback. The abnormality is defined by an excessive arch resulting to an excessive curvature in the spine and the appearance of a rounded back.<\/p>\n Expanded Definition:<\/strong><\/p>\n Kyphosis refers to an excessively abnormal curvature of the thoracic region of the spine.<\/p>\n The term \u201cKyphosis\u201d is derived from the greek word \u201ckhphos,\u201d which means \u201ccrooked,\u201d and \u201c-osis\u201d which expresses a state or condition. \u201c-Osis\u201d in medical terminology denotes \u201ca state of disease\u201d.<\/p>\n The human spine has a natural curvature, with each curve located in the lower back, the upper back and the neck. \u00a0The natural curvature of the back is meant to help with stability and shock absorption during movement and also supports the neck and head. \u00a0Deformity in the spine\u2019s curvature can lead to complications in breathing, digestive function, heart irregularities and in severe cases, shorten one\u2019s lifespan. \u00a0A spine with a Kyphotic curvature of 50 degrees or more\u00a0is considered to be abnormal (Fig 1).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are different categories of Kyphosis: Postural Kyphosis, Scheuermann\u2019s Kyphosis and Congenital Kyphosis. \u00a0\u00a0Postural kyphosis is the most common form and appears when people slouch. \u00a0Scheuermann\u2019s Kyphosis is a developmental condition during one\u2019s childhood where the spine doesn\u2019t grow as quickly as it should causing deformation. \u00a0Congenital kyphosis occurs during the fetal development of the child, where the bones of the spine may not have form normally. \u00a0Each form of Kyphosis are categorized based on the severity and the time of it\u2019s development.<\/p>\n Kyphosis should not be confused with other spinal deformities. \u00a0There are two other types of spinal deformation known as Lordosis and Scoliosis. \u00a0They differ from Kyphosis by the type of curvature they produce and where they on the spine. \u00a0Lordosis is excessive lower back curvature, opposite to the curve of Kyphosis, and Scoliosis is a lateral curvature which occurs down the whole spine. (Fig 2)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n References:<\/strong><\/p>\n Fon, G.T., Pitt, M.J., & Thies, A.C.J. (1980). Thoracic kyphosis: Range in normal subjects. American Journal of Roentgenology<\/i>, 134, 979-83.<\/p>\n Gutowski, W.T. & Renshaw, T.S. (1988). Orthotic results in adolescent kyphosis. Spine<\/i> 13, 485-9.<\/p>\n Weiss H, Turnbull D. (2010). Kyphosis (Physical and technical rehabilitation of patients with Scheuermann\u2019s disease and kyphosis). International Encyclopedia of Rehabilitation.<\/i> Retrieved from:http:\/\/cirrie.buffalo.edu\/encyclopedia\/en\/article\/125\/<\/a><\/p>\n Online Etymology Dictionary. (2016). Retrieved from http:\/\/www.etymonline.com\/index.php?term=kyphosis<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.biomedcentral.com\/content\/figures\/1471-2474-15-19-2-l.jpg (Figure 1)<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.knowhowmd.com\/uploads\/image\/file\/87\/spinal_deformity_s_k_l.jpg (Figure 2)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This is the definition assignment, one of my best works from Unit One. __________________________________________________________________________ Introduction: The term Kyphosis will be defined using a parenthetical definition, a sentence definition, and an expanded definition. \u00a0This assignment will provide a thorough and comprehensive … Continue reading ![\"Khyph](\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/huyn\/files\/2016\/04\/Khyph-Degree-300x248.jpg\")
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