kyphos


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kyphos

[′kī‚fōs]
(medicine)
The anteroposterior hump in the spine occurring in kyphoscoliosis.
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Similar to our second case, it may be safer to relieve the cord from the RH compression, prior to any release or correction, which will change the relationships in the acute kyphos.
Table 1: Kumar's classification of Tuberculous paraplegia Grade Clinical features 1 NEGLIGIBLE Unaware of neural deficit, Plantar extensor/ Ankle clonus 2 MILD Walk with support 3 MODERATE Non-ambulatory, Paralysis in extention, sensory loss <50% 4 SEVERE 3+ paralysis in flexion/sensory loss>50%/ Sphincters involved Table 2 : Kumar's Clinico Radiological Classification Stage Features Usual duration 1 Pre-destructive Straightening, spasm, <3 mo hyperemia in scinti 2 Early-destructive Diminished space 2-4 mo paradiscal erosion Knuckle <10 3 Mild kyphos 2-3 verte k:10-30 3-9 mo 4 Moderate kyphos >3 verte K:30-60 6-24 mo Severe kyphos >3 verte K:>60 >2 years
Its name comes from the Latin kyphos which means anterior bent, humpbacked.