Lordosis
Alternate Names : Swayback
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What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.
Medical history questions documenting lordosis in detail may include:- Time pattern
- When did it you first notice the excessive curvature?
- Is it getting worse or more noticeable?
- Is it ever better or worse than when examined by the health care provider?
- Quality
- How would you describe the curvature?
- Does the amount of curvature seem to change?
- Other
- What other symptoms are also present?
Physical examination:
The child may be asked to bend forward, to the side, and to lie flat on a table so that the spine can be examined in a variety of positions.
In some cases, particularly if the curvature seems "fixed" (not bendable), the following or other diagnostic tests may be recommended:After seeing your health care provider:
You may want to add a diagnosis related to lordosis to your personal medical record.
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