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What is the name for the upper back region?
Posterior thoracic.
Where is the thoracic curve?
The thoracic spine is from the base of the neck to the bottom of the rib cage. All the thoracic vertebrae - all 12 have ribs attached. The curve the thoracic spine has is called the thoracic curve, or kyphosis. It is normal to have a curve but if the curve is excessive or twists to the side it is abnormal. It can cause problems or if mild most people do not know it is there.
What is mild thoracic scoliosis?
Well, scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. The cervicothoracic part deals with the location of the curve. The cervical region is the neck, and the thoracic is the upper back. So the cervicothoracic scoliosis would be a curvature of the spine in the neck/upper back
What is the primary curve of the spine?
the thoracic and sacral curves
Lordosis affects the thoracic vertebrae?
Lordosis typically affects the lumbar spine, causing an excessive inward curve. It is less common for lordosis to affect the thoracic vertebrae, as the thoracic spine naturally has a slight outward curve called kyphosis. Any abnormal curve in the thoracic spine can lead to pain and other symptoms.
What is reverse kyphosis?
The term kyphosis, refers to an abnormal and exaggerated rounding of the spine. To use an example, the Hunchback of Notre Dame had kyphosis. Kyphosis refers to the normal convex curvature of the spine as it occurs in the thoracic and sacral regions.
What are the correct diagnosis and procedure codes for a posterior arthrodesis for postural kyphosis of the thoracic region without casting for seven vertebral segments?
For a posterior arthrodesis for postural kyphosis of the thoracic region involving seven vertebral segments, the appropriate diagnosis code would likely be M40.00 (Kyphosis, unspecified, thoracic region). The procedure code for the posterior arthrodesis would be 22612 (Spinal fusion, posterior or posterolateral technique, including lateral mass and/or pedicle screw placement, thoracic, for 5-7 vertebral segments). Always verify codes with the latest coding guidelines and payer requirements.
What is the term for the exaggeration of the thoracic curve of the vertebral column s?
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What is the scientific name for the upper back region?
The scientific name for the upper back region is the "dorsal region" or "thoracic region." This area includes the thoracic vertebrae and the muscles that run along the upper back.
What sections of vertebral column curve posteriorly?
thoracic curvature and lumbar curvature
Does scoliosis have a curve in it?
Scoliosis is curvature of the spine, either cervical, thoracic and lumbar
What are the ribs posterior y?
The posterior ribs refer to the sections of the ribcage that are located at the back of the thoracic cavity. They are attached to the thoracic vertebrae and provide structural support, protection for the spinal cord, and assist in breathing by allowing for the expansion and contraction of the chest. The ribs curve around from the spine to the front of the body, where they connect to the sternum or to each other via cartilage. Typically, there are 12 pairs of ribs in humans, with the last two pairs often referred to as "floating ribs" because they do not attach to the sternum.
