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Scottish National Spine Service NHS Lothian | Our Services

Scheuermann’s kyphosis

This is when the spine bends forward during the teenage growth spurt. Some people without a specific diagnosis are in this group.

​17 year old, 2017

Spinal x-ray
From the back
Before
Spinal x-ray
From the back
After (3 years)
Spinal x-ray
From the side
Before
Spinal x-ray
From the side
After (3 years)

14 year old, 2015

Spinal x-ray
From the back
Before
Spinal x-ray
From the back
After (18 months)
Spinal x-ray
From the side
Before
Spinal x-ray
From the side
After (18 months)