Flatback Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment | Mehta Spine

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Flatback Syndrome Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis
and Treatment
Though the human spine looks straight when viewed
from the back, it has its natural curve. Like a
soft S, the spine has an inward-outward-inward
curve at the upper, middle and lower back, when
viewed from the side. These natural curves help
in the even distribution of weight and impart
flexibility to movements. Flatback Syndrome is
an abnormal spine condition where the human spine
in the lower back loses its natural curves and
becomes flat over time. This flattening of the
lower back creates spinal imbalances causing the
patient to lean forward, over time making it
difficult to stand upright causing back or even
leg pain. In this blog, we will look into the
causes of this Flatback Syndrome, its symptoms
and treatment for Flatback syndrome in the UK.
Read on
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Flatback Syndrome Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis
and Treatment

• Causes of Flatback Syndrome
• Flatback Syndrome was first identified in
  patients who underwent scoliosis treatment using
  early scoliosis treatment options using
  Harrington spinal instrumentation. Fortunately,
  todays scoliosis treatment options in UK are far
  more advanced and efficient in correcting
  scoliosis without any side effects. However,
  there are many causes for developing Flatback
  syndrome which is as follows
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
• Vertebral Compression Fractures

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Flatback Syndrome Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis
and Treatment

• Symptoms of Flatback Syndrome
• The most common symptom of Flatback Syndrome is
  the change in the shape of the back. This may not
  be noticeable in some cases because the spine
  changes gradually over time.
• Some of the other common symptoms one must look
  out for are
• Head leaned forward and feeling of falling
  forward.
• Prolonged pain in the back muscles, shoulder or
  neck.
• Fatigue posture issues
• Muscle weakness and inability to stand or walk
  for a longer duration.

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Flatback Syndrome Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis
and Treatment
Diagnosis  Treatment for Flatback Syndrome A
Spine Specialist in the UK begins diagnosis for
Flatback Syndrome with medical history
incidence of back surgery and spinal deformities.
The specialist then performs a musculoskeletal
exam and neurological exam and gait exam to
assess walking and X-ray to analyse the changes
and visualize the sagittal alignment
respectively. Upon the confirmation of the
syndrome, a spine specialist in the UK recommends
the treatment plan based on the severity of the
condition and its impact on the anatomy.
Conservative treatment for Flatback Syndrome
starts with physical therapy and exercises which
include strengthening and stretching exercises
for better mobility, movement, improved posture
and muscular imbalance correction. In rare cases,
spine surgeries like Polysegmental wedge osteotomy
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Flatback Syndrome Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis
and Treatment
Pedicel subtraction osteotomy or Posterior
vertebral column resection may be recommended by
a spine surgeon in UK to correct the syndrome. If
you are looking for Flatback Syndrome treatment
in UK, Children and Adult Spinal Surgeon, Mr
Jwalant S. Mehta has helped rectify Flatback
syndrome cases both surgically and
non-surgically, you can contact him
here https//www.mehtaspine.co.uk/
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• Bromsgrove Private Clinic

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