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Spinal Deformities in Children and
Adolescents

Scoliosis is a lateral deviation of the spine, which is evident when observing a person's back, causing asymmetrical shoulders, prominent ribs and scapula and asymmetrical waist, 3 out of every 100 children under 18 years of age may suffer from it. A proper assessment is required to identify and treat it in time.

Hyperkyphosis is defined as an increase in the curvature of the thoracic or lumbar spine outside the normal limits; generating a deformity in it; it is more common in men, 8 out of every 100 people may present it, the most frequent is postural hyperkyphosis.

Hyperkyphosis is defined as an increase in the curvature of the thoracic or lumbar spine outside the normal limits; generating a deformity in it; it is more common in men, 8 out of every 100 people may present it, the most frequent is postural hyperkyphosis.

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