Basically, there are different types of deformities of the spine. In addition to the so-called kyphosis (increased hunchback formation, e.g. M. Scheuermann or widow's hump in osteoporotic multiple vertebral fractures or in M. Bechterew), kyphosis in older people is probably the best known and most common deformity of the spine.
Basically, there are different types of deformities of the spine. In addition to the so-called kyphosis (increased hunchback formation, e.g. M. Scheuermann or widow's hump in osteoporotic multiple vertebral fractures or in M. Bechterew), scoliosis is probably the most well-known and most common deformity of the spine. True side bending (not caused by pain) scoliosis (side bending with simultaneous twisting of the vertebrae) is a three-dimensional spinal column deformity. The causes for this are manifold