Research Article

Scheuermann Hastalığı Hakkında

Volume: 4 Number: 3-4 September 30, 1950
Necati Arıncı
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Scheuermann Hastalığı Hakkında

Abstract

Scheuermann’s disease, first thoroughly described in 1920 by Danish author Scheuermann, encompasses juvenile vertebral osteochondrosis and kyphosis syndromes often misclassified under various names, such as vertebral epiphysitis or adolescent kyphosis. The condition predominantly affects young males, with symptoms often emerging only in adulthood. Clinical findings include thoracic kyphosis (most commonly in vertebrae T7–T12), loss of lumbar lordosis, dorsal stiffness, and back pain exacerbated by prolonged activity or strain. Neurological signs may include brachial or sciatic neuralgia in advanced cases. Radiological signs provide the most definitive diagnosis and include vertebral wedging, Schmorl’s nodes (intraspongious herniations), and epiphyseal irregularities. Histopathological studies reveal degenerative changes in cartilaginous growth zones and intervertebral discs. Etiology remains multifactorial—biotype susceptibility, physical overstrain, vitamin deficiency, and possible endocrine factors all play roles. The case of a 36-year-old male laborer with progressive back pain and deformity is presented, showing classic kyphotic curve, vertebral wedging, and intervertebral disc narrowing. Treatment combined vitamin supplementation (A and D), ultraviolet therapy, thioderazine injections, thermal Stanger baths, and shortwave diathermy, resulting in marked pain reduction and functional improvement.

Keywords

Scheuermann’s disease, juvenile kyphosis, vertebral osteochondritis, Schmorl’s nodes, vertebral wedging, conservative therapy

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APA
Arıncı, N. (1950). Scheuermann Hastalığı Hakkında. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası, 4(3-4), 159-167. https://izlik.org/JA99CD98YS
AMA
1.Arıncı N. Scheuermann Hastalığı Hakkında. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası. 1950;4(3-4):159-167. https://izlik.org/JA99CD98YS
Chicago
Arıncı, Necati. 1950. “Scheuermann Hastalığı Hakkında”. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası 4 (3-4): 159-67. https://izlik.org/JA99CD98YS.
EndNote
Arıncı N (September 1, 1950) Scheuermann Hastalığı Hakkında. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası 4 3-4 159–167.
IEEE
[1]N. Arıncı, “Scheuermann Hastalığı Hakkında”, Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası, vol. 4, no. 3-4, pp. 159–167, Sept. 1950, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA99CD98YS
ISNAD
Arıncı, Necati. “Scheuermann Hastalığı Hakkında”. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası 4/3-4 (September 1, 1950): 159-167. https://izlik.org/JA99CD98YS.
JAMA
1.Arıncı N. Scheuermann Hastalığı Hakkında. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası. 1950;4:159–167.
MLA
Arıncı, Necati. “Scheuermann Hastalığı Hakkında”. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası, vol. 4, no. 3-4, Sept. 1950, pp. 159-67, https://izlik.org/JA99CD98YS.
Vancouver
1.Necati Arıncı. Scheuermann Hastalığı Hakkında. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası [Internet]. 1950 Sep. 1;4(3-4):159-67. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA99CD98YS