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Deformity of Upper Back
1
sideways curvature of the spine
asymmetrical rib cage
one shoulder blade protrudes
one shoulder may be higher than the other
most commonly begins in adolescent girls
2
abnormal curvature of the spine
upper back pain
more common in overweight people
unexplained fractures in other bones
more common in people over 60 years of age
more common in post-menopausal women
3
history of cancer
abnormal curvature of the spine
loss of height
weakness or numbness of the legs
back pain
muscle spasms
4
males
children and young adults
difficulty climbing stairs
deformity of the limbs
abnormal curvature of the spine
waddling gait
5
forceful pushing with arm causes shoulder blade to stick out
history of previous chest surgery
history of trauma to the chest
history of carrying heavy objects on the shoulder
history of prolonged pressure against chest
6
stooped posture
back pain that may spread into buttocks or thighs
back stiffness
pain in other joints
fatigue
weight loss
7
wasting and weakness of the small muscles of the hand
problems with walking
abnormal curvature of the spine
difficulty telling temperature in the hands
8
dark patches on skin
diffuse small lumps in the skin
abnormal curvature of the spine
family history of similar symptoms
9
fever and chills
night sweats
upper back pain
abnormal curvature of the spine
more common in underdeveloped countries
weakness or numbness of legs
problems urinating
10
back pain
bowing of the legs
abnormal curvature of the spine
decreased height of patient
enlargement of the head
hearing loss
joint pain
Possible medical conditions of Deformity of Upper Back : - Scoliosis - Muscular Dystrophy - Syringomyelia - spinal cord tumor - Compression Fracture - Osteoporosis - Pathological Fracture - Metastatic Cancer - Multiple Myeloma - syringomyelia - Winged Scapula - Ankylosing Spondylitis - Spinal Cord Tumor - Neurofibromatosis - Pott's disease - Paget's Disease.
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Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008
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