Age-related hyperkyphosis: its causes, consequences, and management.
CONCLUSIONS
Age-related hyperkyphosis is an exaggerated anterior curvature in the thoracic spine that occurs commonly with advanced age. This condition is associated with low bone mass, vertebral compression fractures, and degenerative disc disease, and contributes to difficulty performing activities of daily living and decline in physical performance. While there are effective treatments, currently there are no public health approaches to prevent hyperkyphosis among older adults. Our objective is to review the prevalence and natural history of hyperkyphosis, associated health implications, measurement tools, and treatments to prevent this debilitating condition.


METHODS
Diagnosis/prognosis/therapy, level 5.J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2010;40(6):352-360, Epub 15 April 2010. doi:10.2519/jospt.2010.3099.
Department of Physical Therapy an Rehabilitation Science, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143-0625, USA. wendy.katzman@ucsfmedctr.org
Wendy B
WB
Katzman
Linda
L
Wanek
John A
JA
Shepherd
Deborah E
DE
Sellmeyer
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D001915:Braces; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D007738:Kyphosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D051346:Mobility Limitation; D018908:Muscle Weakness / Q000503:physiopathology; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000503:physiopathology; D026201:Musculoskeletal Manipulations; D009983:Orthopedic Equipment; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000295:instrumentation; D011434:Proprioception / Q000502:physiology; D011788:Quality of Life; D011859:Radiography; D012307:Risk Factors; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D013131:Spine / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D053832:Surgical Tape