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Had xray the found on back that an acute kyphosis centered back adout t8-9 know i go for mri this week?


Had xray the found on back that an acute kyphosis centered back adout t8-9 know i go for mri this week?

And your question is?
Kyphosis is an abnormal forward curve of the spine (it makes people stooped over). Your kyphosis is at the thoracic (chest) level at vertebrae 8-9.
The MRI will give a better image for the doctors and will aid them in developing a treatment plan for you.

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