 Kyphosis
"Kyphosis" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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Deformities of the SPINE characterized by an exaggerated convexity of the vertebral column. The forward bending of the thoracic region usually is more than 40 degrees. This deformity sometimes is called round back or hunchback.
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D007738
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C05.116.900.800.500
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| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 | | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 | | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Kyphosis" by people in Profiles.
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Mallinos A, Pillot C, Wang X, Ritzman T, Floccari LV, Schwend RM, Aubin CE. Increased differential rod contouring reduces the effectiveness of surgical correction in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2025 Nov; 13(6):1733-1746.
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Shaw KA, Niese B, Sucato DJ. A Biomechanical Analysis of Instrumentation Constructs During Vertebral Column Resection: Stability When You Need It! Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2025 Jun 01; 50(11):E219-E222.
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Noe MC, Link RC, Warren JR, Etebari CV, Whitmire MH, Anderson JT, Schwend RM. Three-dimensional deformity correction in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients: what are the benefits of hybrid apical sublaminar bands versus all-pedicle screws? J Pediatr Orthop B. 2025 Jul 01; 34(4):367-374.
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Shaw KA, Orland K, Bastrom TP, Newton PO, Fletcher ND. 1- vs. 2-year follow-up after posterior spinal fusion for AIS: what additional information is gained? Spine Deform. 2022 11; 10(6):1359-1366.
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Shaw KA, Ange B, George V, Murphy JS, Fletcher ND. Continued Increase in Cost of Care Despite Decrease in Stay After Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2022 03 11; 6(3).
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Magee L, Bram JT, Anari JB, Ramo B, Mayer OH, Matsumoto H, Brooks JT, Andras L, Lark R, Fitzgerald R, Truong W, Li Y, Karlin L, Schwend R, Weinstein S, Roye D, Snyder B, Flynn JM, Oetgen M, Smith J, Cahill PJ. Outcomes and Complications in Management of Congenital Myopathy Early-Onset Scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2021 Oct 01; 41(9):531-536.
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Wang X, Aubin CE, Schwend RM. Concave or convex rod translation first in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis instrumentation with differential rod contouring? Stud Health Technol Inform. 2021 Jun 28; 280:150-152.
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Wagala NN, Marasigan JAM, Mian HM, Schwend RM. Operative time in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery: a need for a standard definition. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2021 May 01; 30(3):205-210.
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Shaw A, Murphy JS, Davis L, Cash K, Schmitz M, Devito D. Response to letter to editor regarding "Night time bracing with the Providence thoracolumbosacral orthosis for treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a retrospective consecutive clinical series" by Davis L et al. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2019 12; 43(6):631-632.
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Vaughn JJ, Schwend RM. Sitting sagittal balance is different from standing balance in children with scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2014 Mar; 34(2):202-7.
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