Pathogenesis, Computation, and Sequel of Hyperkyphosis on Lung Function - A Literature Review

Javairia Ayyub¹, Prakhya Vegesna², Nithish Naidu², Preethi Annam³, Larab Naqvi³, Reshma Annam⁴, Rajesh Aithagoni³, Monica Kanniyappan⁵, Rabia Arafah⁶, Sailaja Nandennagari³ and Lakshmi Sree Thambireddy^7
1Caribbean Medical University School of Medicine, Curacao
²American University of Barbados Wildey, Bridgetown
³Avalon University School of Medicine, Curacao
⁴Windsor University School of Medicine, St. Kitts
⁵Tianjin Medical University, China
⁶Oceania University of Medical School, Philippines
⁷Columbus Central University School of Medicine, CCUSOM, Belize
*Corresponding Author: Sailaja Nandennagari, Avalon University School of Medicine, Curacao.

Published: September 02, 2023

DOI: 10.55162/MCMS.05.162

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Abstract  

Kyphosis may affect the human body in various ways, causing falls, fractures, pain, decreasing performance, and affecting lifestyle quality. However, the primary goal of this literature review is more towards an overview of various causes, measurement methods of kyphotic angle, and the effect on the lungs of reducing respiratory effort, resulting in decreased FEV1 and FVC. Possible preventive measures are also discussed. Even though there is a lack of an established hyperkyphosis threshold, we stick to an angle of more than 40° in young adults and beyond 60° in the elderly group over 60 years. A search was done through popular databases such as PubMed, ScienceOpen, and Embase, and 41 relevant articles were selected. With a thorough reading and analysis, up-to-date information regarding kyphosis is listed in this article.

Keywords: Kyphosis; hyperkyphosis; FEV1; FEV; vital capacity