SPINAL DEFORMITY

There are three main types of spinal curvature disorders:

  1. Kyphosis: Excessive thoracic curvature, causing a hunchback deformity. For more information, click here.
  2. Lordosis: Excessive lumbar curvature, causing a swayback deformity. For more information, click here.
  3. Scoliosis: A lateral curvature of the spine, usually of unknown cause. For more information, click here.