Cifosis

La cifosis es la curvatura de la columna vertebral que causa un arqueamiento de la espalda, de tal forma que el ápex del ángulo apunta hacia atrás, lo que conlleva a una postura jorobada o inclinada.

Revision

Last reviewed 9/4/2012 by Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Inc.

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