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Curved spine
Hunched posture (kyphosis) is a clinical finding in which the back is arched forward in a hunched position, often as a result of spinal bone fractures in the elderly.
Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this
14 year experience in family medicine
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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