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- KANEDA
- An anteriorly placed fixation device for spinal deformities.
- KINETIC
- Relating to motion or movement.
- KNODT DISTRACTION ROD
- For distraction stabilization of thoracic and lumbar spine.
- KOSTUICK-HARRINGTON
- Anteriorly placed device for spinal deformity correction.
- KYPHECTOMY
- For kyphotic deformity in myelodysplasia; excision of kyphotic portion of lumbar spine combined with spinal fixation.
- KYPHOSCOLIOSIS
- Lateral curvature of the spine associated with forward inclination of the spine.
- KYPHOSIS
- An abnormal increase in the normal kyphotic curvature of the thoracic spine. Round shoulder deformity, humpback, dorsal kyphotic curvature; may refer to any forward-bending area or deformity of the spine.
| Published: July 22, 2002 |
Updated: April 07, 2008 |
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