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Scheuermann’s Disease: A Developmental Disorder Of The Spine

Scheuermann’s Disease: A Developmental Disorder Of The Spine

What Is Scheuermann’s Disease? Scheuermann’s Disease is a condition named after Danish surgeon Holger Werfel Scheuermann. A developmental disorder of the spine causing abnormal growth of the thoracic vertebrae (however not exclusive to the thoracic spine as it can also be found in the lumbar spine). Scheuermann’s Disease is self limiting,  meaning it will not… Read More >