Scheuermann’s and Idiopathic Kyphosis - Clinical Presentation and Natural History

This lecture looks at the clinical presentation and natural history of Scheuermann's and idiopathic kyphosis.

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Lecturer: Nasir Quraishi, MD, LLM, FRCS

Includes:

  • Online Lecture Presentation
  • Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
  • Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)

Ref.ID: 4_13_quraishi

DOI: 10.28962/01.3.073

What you will cover in this lecture

In this lecture the author looks at the natural history and clinical presentation of Scheuermann’s and idiopathic kyphosis. The author describes the epidemiological facts and the postulated etiology of this disease. The natural history is discussed in detail with relevance to decision making for operative treatment. The author describes the clinical presentation with clinical photographs and radiographs. The clinical criteria are explained with reference to radiological findings, and the imaging findings are discussed in detail with features in addition to those which are seen commonly on X-rays.

Learning Objectives

  1. How to proceed with preoperative diagnostic workup

Target Groups

Lecture Presentation

Scheuermann’s and Idiopathic Kyphosis (1)

Includes:

  • Online Lecture Presentation
  • Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
  • Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)

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