Paralytic thoracic lordosis and lumbar kyphosis. A case report.
A case of post-poliomyelitis thoracic lordosis and lumbar kyphosis without scoliosis is presented. A true reversal of the normal sagittal contour of the spine is demonstrated. Surgical treatment gave a gratifying result.
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pretoria.
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007738:Kyphosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008141:Lordosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae; D008297:Male; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D016262:Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae