A Case Report of Idiopathic Lordosis

Abstract

A 11-year-old girl was admitted in our clinic complaining of increased spinal lordosis.
This deformity was found as early as two years of age and difficult to flex her trunk forward.
The development of the extremities were normal without any complications.
The deformity increased with years and became fixed.
No congenital anomalies and systemic diseases were checked on X-ray.
Not any neurogenic disturbances were found.
Muscle release of low back and iliopsoas were operated on.
Histological examination of back muscles showed an excess of adipose and fibrous tissues with small bundle of decreased muscle fibers.