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Results 1 - 10 of 12 for Abnormal curvature of the vertebral column
  1. Mucopolysaccharidosis type IV 
    ... will perform a physical exam that may find: Abnormal curvature of the spine Cloudy cornea Heart murmur Hernia in the groin ... possible paralysis Vision problems Walking problems related to abnormal curvature of the spine and other bone problems
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001206.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Cleidocranial dysostosis 
    ... Short stature Increased risk of getting flat foot, abnormal curvature of spine (scoliosis) and knee deformities High risk of hearing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001589.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Spinal fusion - series (image) 
    ... between them. Spinal fusion may be recommended for: Abnormal curvature of the spine (scoliosis or kyphosis) Injury to the spinal vertebrae ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100121_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Scoliosis (image) 
    Abnormal curvature in the spine is known as scoliosis, and generally begins just at the onset of puberty and progresses during ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1114.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Spinal muscular atrophy 
    ... to prevent contractions of muscles and tendons and abnormal curvature of the spine ( scoliosis ). Bracing may be needed. Surgery may be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000996.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Spinal fusion 
    ... one vertebrae slips forward on top of another Abnormal curvatures, such as those from scoliosis or kyphosis Arthritis in the spine, such as spinal stenosis You and your surgeon ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002968.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Hump on upper back (dorsocervical fat pad) 
    ... with excess alcohol intake Osteoporosis may cause a curvature of the spine in the neck called kyphoscoliosis. This causes an abnormal shape but does not by itself cause excessive ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003112.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Scoliosis surgery in children 
    Scoliosis surgery repairs abnormal curving of the spine ( scoliosis ). The goal is to safely straighten your child's spine and align your child's shoulders and hips to correct your child's back problem.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007383.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Scoliosis 
    Scoliosis is an abnormal curving of the spine. Your spine is your backbone. It runs straight down your back. Everyone's spine naturally curves a bit. But people with scoliosis have a spine that curves too much. The spine might look like the letter C or S.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001241.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Thoracic spine x-ray 
    ... ray helps evaluate: Bone injuries Cartilage loss Arthritis Curvature in the spine Diseases of the bone Tumors of the bone
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003806.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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