Kifosis

3. Kifosis 

Kifosis is a deformity of the spine that can result from trauma, developmental disorders or degenerative diseases. Kifosis (derived from the Greek, which means kyphos hump). Kifosis often associated with scoliosis, spine curved sideways. New kifosis called when the arch is more than 40o. If more than 50o is considered not normal. Mild Kifosis may not realize that almost no complaints except fatigue, back pain, and stiff initially considered normal due to daily activities.