TY  - JOUR
AU  - Pedro Nogarotto Cembraneli
AU  - Julia Brasileiro de Faria Cavalcante
AU  - Italo Nogarotto Cembraneli
AU  - Gabriel Ambrogi
AU  - Renata Brasileiro de Faria Cavalcante
AU  - José Edison da Silva Cavalcante (PhD)
AU  - Leonardo Taveira Lopes
AU  - Marcos Daniel Xavier
AU  - Vitor Cesar Machado
AU  - Rodrigo Correia de Alcântara
AU  - Alessandro Fonseca Cardoso
AU  - Chrystiano Fonseca Cardoso
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/03/05
TI  - Scheuermann's Kyphosis: Case Series and Literature Review
JO  - Neurology and Neuroscience
VL  - 6
IS  - 2
AB  - Scheuermann's Kyphosis (SK) is a progressive spinal deformity characterized by abnormal thoracic
curvature, with vertebral bodies displaying a wedge-shaped structure. It commonly affects adolescents
during growth, leading to chronic pain, aesthetic changes, and functional limitations in severe cases.
Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial to prevent deformity progression and minimize
long-term complications. The prevalence of SK ranges from 0.4% to 8%, with genetic and biomechanical
factors thought to play a central role in its development. This study reviews the diagnostic and
therapeutic approaches for SK, focusing on updated guidelines from major spine societies, including
the Brazilian Spine Society (SBC), North American Spine Society (NASS), and European Spine Society
(ESS). The findings highlight regional differences in management strategies, with the SBC emphasizing
early diagnosis and conservative treatment, the NASS advocating a multidisciplinary approach with
surgical intervention for severe cases, and the ESS promoting a cautious approach with an emphasis on
pain management and long-term complications prevention. Three clinical cases of surgical intervention
are presented, showing successful outcomes following spinal fusion procedures. The study underscores
the importance of individualized treatment, incorporating both conservative and surgical options based
on the severity and progression of the deformity. Future research is needed to further refine treatment
protocols and improve patient outcomes.
SN  - 2692-7918
UR  - https://dx.doi.org/10.33425/2692-7918.1083
DO  - 10.33425/2692-7918.1083