Spinal curvature

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Spinal curvature
Classification and external resources
Different regions (curvatures) of the vertebral column
ICD-10 M40.-M41., Q76.3-Q76.4
ICD-9 737, 756.1
MeSH D013121

Although spinal curvature (or curvature of spine) can refer to the normal concave and convex curvature of the spine, in clinical contexts, the phrase usually refers to deviations from the expected curvature, even when that difference is a reduction in curvature.

Types include kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis.