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Deformity of Lower Back
1
sideways curvature of the spine
asymmetrical rib cage
one shoulder blade protrudes
one shoulder higher than the other
most commonly begins in adolescent girls
2
rounded back or humpback
"hollow back" excessive curve of lower back
more common in overweight people
may have pain or unexplained fractures in other bones
3
sudden back pain and muscle spasm
may have tingling, weakness or numbness of legs
loss of height
difficulty standing with back straight
possible history of cancer
4
males, children through young adults
waddling gait
difficulty climbing stairs
limbs may become deformed
abnormal curvature of the spine may develop
5
stooped posture
back pain that may radiate into buttocks or thighs
back stiffness
pain in other joints
fatigue
weight loss
6
wasting and weakness of the small muscles of the hand
problems with walking
abnormal curvature of the spine
difficulty telling temperature in the hands
7
fever and chills
night sweats
pain at junction of upper and lower back
bent forward at junction of upper and lower back
more common in underdeveloped countries
may develop weakness or numbness of legs
problems urinating
8
back pain
joint pain
bowing of the legs
fractures after minor trauma
enlargement of the head
hearing loss
angulation of the spine
9
adolescents and young adults
chronic low back pain
strenuous athletics
pain may radiate into buttocks or thighs
may develop weakness or numbness of legs
Possible medical conditions of Deformity of Lower Back : - scoliosis - muscular dystrophy - syringomyelia - spinal cord tumor - kyphosis secondary to compression fracture - ankylosing spondylitis - Scheureman's disease - kyphosis secondary to pathological fracture - metastatic cancer - multiple myeloma - tuberculosis - Pott's disease - paget's disease - spondylolisthesis - spondylo-optosis - lumbar fracture.
Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008
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