Scheuermann's Kyphosis

Authors:

Stuart L. Weinstein, MD
Ignacio V. Ponseti Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

The University of Iowa

Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
First Published: December 2002
Last Revised: December 2002

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If you have been diagnosed with kyphosis or Scheuermann’s disease, or know of someone who has, we are here to share information and facts about kyphosis and to offer our support.

In December 1999 our son, Brian, had surgery to correct an abnormal curve in his spine, caused by Scheuermann’s disease. For 3 1⁄2 years he worked with his physicians, physical therapists, and the staff at a local pain clinic, as they tried to relieve his pain. The search to find any information about this disease was frustrating. There were plenty of articles written about scoliosis, but few concerning kyphosis. Since surgery is rarely needed, we felt totally isolated, with no one to talk to who could relate to what we were going through. We hope to help others who have found themselves in a similar situation.

— Tim & Diane Weber

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