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Last reviewed: 19.11.2021
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Lordosis - curvature of the spine in the sagittal plane by convexity forward.
ICD-10 code
M40. Kyphosis and lordosis.
What causes lordosis?
The physiological lordosis of the cervical and lumbar spine is the result of the formation of the orthostatic position of the person. Pathological, or excessive, lordosis is localized mainly in the lumbar spine, may be a consequence of pathological changes in the lumbar vertebrae and surrounding tissues of the congenital (spina bifida occulta et aperta., Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis, wedge vertebrae) or acquired character.
The acquired deformity most often develops as a compensatory curvature when the process is localized in another part of the spine (kyphosis of the thoracic region, round back), deformities of the lower limbs, disturbance of the muscles of the trunk and extremities (coxa vara, hock ankylosis in the vicious position, congenital dislocation of the hip, weakness large gluteus muscles and hyperfunction of hip flexors), etc.
How is lordosis manifested?
At the child with a hyperlordosis in a position lying on a back it is possible to spend easily a brush under a loin. If in this position the baby's legs bend in the hip and knee joints, and the hyperlordosis does not disappear, then it is fixed.
Congenital hyperlordosis in older children with latent flow can manifest as rapid fatigue, pain in the lower back. Compensatory lordosis in children is most often asymptomatic.
How is lordosis treated?
First of all, it is necessary to eliminate the main cause, which caused the development of pathological lordosis. Recommend a special set of curative gymnastics, massage, thermal physiotherapy.