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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for lordosis
  1. Lordosis - lumbar 
    Lordosis is the inward curve of the lumbar spine (just above the buttocks). A small degree of lordosis is normal. Too much curving is called swayback.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003278.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Lordosis (image) 
    Lordosis is excessive curvature in the lumbar portion of the spine, which gives a swayback appearance.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9583.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Achondroplasia 
    ... of the elbows Spine curvatures called kyphosis and lordosis Short fingers with an extra space between the ... can help if gait is affected due to lordosis (curving of the lower back). Corrective surgery may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001577.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Spondylolisthesis 
    ... The condition can lead to increased and abnormal lordosis (also called swayback). In later stages, it may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001260.htm - Medical Encyclopedia