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The vertebrae of a healthy spine are shaped like cylinders and are stacked one on top of another. Scheuermann’s kyphosis occurs when the bones in the thoracic region of the spine become shaped like wedges. There is no clear reason for the development of Scheuermann’s kyphosis. But many anatomic and physiological changes may increase the risk of Scheuermann’s kyphosis developing.
Many scientists believe that Scheuermann's kyphosis is a genetic disease, which is inherited by children from their parents. One scientific study revealed mild osteoporosis in some young people who were affected by Scheuermann’s kyphosis.
According to another theory, Scheuermann's kyphosis may occur due to mechanical factors, such as unhealthy sitting positions. There is also a theory that explains the cause of Scheuermann's kyphosis as an alteration in disc height due to collagen changes.
24 авг 2024
