Kyphoscoliosis
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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
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Bone, vertebra: Kyphoscoliosis: Gross natural color excised spinal column grossly deformed
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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.