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Scheuermann's Juvenile ____________________ - ( AVN , trauma )

S / S : Teenage male , pain with activity , rounded shoulder and posture

Dx : Xray ( end plate ____________________ ) , increased hyphosis , MRI , CT scan ( lab is normal )

Tx : 1 activity , ____________________ brace , PT ( stim , HVG , ultrasound , mild adjustments " extension " )

C . Osteoporosis

1º ( Aged population ) increase ____________________ , spontaneous mid - thoracic ____________________

2º ( Multiple causes / ages ) , asymptomatic until fracture

Dx : Xray ( 30% bone loss ) , dual photon absorptionmetry , quantitative CT , normal lab values

Tx : Gentle adjustments , 1º nutrition ( calcium and Vitamin D ) , increase ____________________ bearing activity

D . Compression Fractures

Most common levels overall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____________________ - L2 levels

Most common levels with osteoporosis ( kyphosis ) in the elderly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T4 - ____________________ level s