Hi all,
Can anyone tell me what the difference is between Idiopathic and Scheurmanns kyphosis. I thought that Scheurmanns was distinguished by having wedge shaped vertebrae. I have wedge shaped vertebrae, but I reread my letter from the consultant last night and it says I have Idiopathic Kyphosis.
I have only began reading about surgeries and as I understand it, you are more likely to get junctional kyphosis following surgery with Scheurmanns (even exclusively). Is this true?
Thanks for your help in anticipation
Can anyone tell me what the difference is between Idiopathic and Scheurmanns kyphosis. I thought that Scheurmanns was distinguished by having wedge shaped vertebrae. I have wedge shaped vertebrae, but I reread my letter from the consultant last night and it says I have Idiopathic Kyphosis.
I have only began reading about surgeries and as I understand it, you are more likely to get junctional kyphosis following surgery with Scheurmanns (even exclusively). Is this true?
Thanks for your help in anticipation
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