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Kyphoscoliosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Kyphoscoliosis is the abnormal curvature of the spine in both a coronal and sagittal plane. It is a combination of kyphosis and scoliosis.

Pathophysiology

Pathological Findings

Images shown below are courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology

  • Bone, vertebra: Kyphoscoliosis: Gross natural color excised spinal column grossly deformed
    Bone, vertebra: Kyphoscoliosis: Gross natural color excised spinal column grossly deformed
  • Bone, vertebra: Kyphoscoliosis: Gross natural color opened body with organs removed shows very well the curves of the spinal column
    Bone, vertebra: Kyphoscoliosis: Gross natural color opened body with organs removed shows very well the curves of the spinal column


Treatment

  • Back braces can control moderate deformities.
  • Surgical correction is attempted in some to fix spine and arrest progression of the deformity.
  • Oxygen on long term may be necessary in patients with significant hypoxemia.

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