Enfermedad de Scheuermann

  1. Ulloa-Bahamonde, Lucas
  2. Lago-Souto, Ramón
  3. Zárate-Oñate, Carmen
  4. Alkorta, Julen
  5. Delgado-Yánez, Araitz
  6. Barandiaran-Abaroa, Danelea
  7. Iturralde-Iriso, Jesús
Journal:
Gaceta médica de Bilbao: Revista oficial de la Academia de Ciencias Médicas de Bilbao. Información para profesionales sanitarios

ISSN: 0304-4858,  2173-2302

Year of publication: 2019

Volume: 116

Issue: 4

Pages: 185-188

Type: Article

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Abstract

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.

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