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Skeletal spine Lordosis

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Lordosis

Alternative Names: Swayback Home Care: If the back is flexible, lordosis is usually not treated and will not progress or cause problems. Call your health care provider if: You notice that your child has an exaggerated posture or a misaligned back. This condition should be evaluated to determine if there is a medically significant cause. What to expect at your health care provider's office: Text Continues Below The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed. Medical history questions documenting lordosis in detail may include: Time pattern When did it you first notice the excessive curvature? Is it getting worse or more noticeable? Is it ever better or worse than when examined by the health care provider? Quality How would you describe the curvature? Does the amount of curvature seem to change? Other What other symptoms are also present? Physical examination: The child may be asked to bend forward, to the side, and to lie flat on a table so that the spine can be examined in a variety of positions. In some cases, particularly if the curvature seems "fixed" (not bendable), the following or other diagnostic tests may be recommended: Spine X-ray Lumbosacral spine X-ray Other tests to rule out suspected disorders causing the condition After seeing your health care provider: You may want to add a diagnosis related to lordosis to your personal medical record.

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