Enfermedad de Scheuermann
- Ulloa-Bahamonde, Lucas
- Lago-Souto, Ramón
- Zárate-Oñate, Carmen
- Alkorta, Julen
- Delgado-Yánez, Araitz
- Barandiaran-Abaroa, Danelea
- Iturralde-Iriso, Jesús
ISSN: 0304-4858, 2173-2302
Año de publicación: 2019
Volumen: 116
Número: 4
Páginas: 185-188
Tipo: Artículo
Otras publicaciones en: Gaceta médica de Bilbao: Revista oficial de la Academia de Ciencias Médicas de Bilbao. Información para profesionales sanitarios
Resumen
Scheuermann's disease is a frequent cause of thoracic hyperkyphosis and subacute dorsalgia in young people. Its cause is idiopathic; however it is a widely held view that there may be genetic factors involved. X-ray tests showing vertebral wedging and kyphotic angulation of the thoracic spine accompanied by compatible symptoms are usually evident enough to formulate a diagnosis. In most cases the chosen treatment is conservative.