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Round back: posture, stiffness and assessment
Three illustrated steps explaining why a rounded back needs clinical context. Neither a profile image nor a home test gives a diagnosis.
A profile is not enough
A rounded back may be flexible or related to vertebral changes. Appearance alone cannot distinguish the causes.
Assess movement and symptoms
The clinician considers growth, stiffness and pain. Imaging and treatment depend on the examination.
Avoid promises of correction
Exercises may help function and symptoms, but do not automatically correct a vertebral deformity.
Illustrations and general information for families. They do not replace an individual medical assessment or instructions from the treating team.
Dr Daniele Priano — Paediatric orthopaedics
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