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Kyphosis Causes & Risks

Causes

Kyphosis can start at any age. It can have various causes, including:

Risk Factors

These factors increase your chance of kyphosis. Tell your doctor if you have any of these risk factors:

  • Marfan syndrome or other tissue disease
  • Condition that weakens bones, like osteoporosis
  • Age
    • Adolescence for postural or Scheuermann’s
    • Elderly with osteoporosis and spine fractures
  • Sex
    • Boys for Scheuermann’s kyphosis
    • Girls for postural kyphosis

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