Symptoms Of Kyphoscoliosis

Hunched Back And Uneven Shoulders

Because kyphoscoliosis is characterized by fifty degrees or more kyphosis combined with scoliosis, it usually causes deformity and misalignment of other parts of the musculoskeletal system such as a hunched back and uneven shoulders. When the spine develops along its path or curve and the curve is not normal, it can push the shoulders, hips, and waist, from their normal alignment position. Some cases show very subtle changes and the posture asymmetry is often the first visible sign to appear that indicates kyphoscoliosis. Often the head will not appear centered between the shoulders, one shoulder will sit higher than the other, and one shoulder blade will have a more prominent appearance. The human brain does not recognize the misalignment in the body's posture and does not signal to the muscles to correct it. The spine will continue to develop abnormally and push other body parts out of their alignments. An individual with kyphoscoliosis may also appear to have a hunchback or an excessive curve in the spine that results in a hump-like look in the upper back region. From the side, this will appear with the head in a more forward position in front of the shoulders instead of directly on top of the shoulders. The curve of the upper spine will jut backward, creating a hump.

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