Kyphosis medical therapy

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

Overview

NSAIDs are used to relieve pain in kyphosis. Ca-D is recommended in old patients with osteoporosis. Antibiotics are used in case of infectious etiology and chemotherapy is used for tumors.

Medical Therapy

Medications such as NASIDs can be used to decrease pain. Ca-D may be recommended to old patients with osteoporosis-related kyphosis. Antibiotics should be prescribed to patients with kyphosis caused by infections. Chemotherapy should be considered to those whose kyphosis are caused by tumors.