Scheuermann’s Disease

Scheuermann’s Kyphosis ICD-9

• 732.0 Juvenile osteochondrosis of spine; marginal or vertebral epiphysis (of Sheurermann) spine NOS, vertebral epiphysitis

Scheuermann’s Natural History / Etiology

• thoracic kyphosis >45 degrees with anterior vertebral wedging >5 degrees in  3 sequential vertebrae

Scheuermann’s Treatment

• Milwaukee extension bracing for curve <75, ant/post  FI for <75

Scheuermann’s Review References

• Tribus CB, JAAOS 1998;6:36
• Wenger DR, Spine 1999;24:2630
• Murray PM, JBJS 1993:75A:236