When considering Scheuermann’s disease, what is the normal range of thoracic kyphosis?

When considering Scheuermann's disease, what is the normal range of thoracic kyphosis?

The correct answer is B. The following criteria are characteristic of Scheuermann's disease: -thoracic spine kyphosis >40° (normal 25-40°) or -thoracolumbar spine kyphosis >30° (normal ~0°) and at least 3 adjacent vertebrae demonstrating wedging of >5° Other signs include Schmorl's nodes and intervertebral disc space narrowing, more pronounced anteriorly.

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