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In general can kyphosis became worsen after age of 20?
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Yes: depending on the cause of kyphosis, if its very mild kyphosis and one is healthy, active, it should not progress much, however kyphosis in patients wheelchair bound unable to maintain normal posture does tend to worsen with time sometimes requiring surgical correction
Answered 11/23/2016
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