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The term Dowagerâs Hump originated from the Greek word âkyphosisâ which means a hump, and dowager for its technical term meaning âdignified elderly womanâ. A physical deformity resulting in a condition of over-curvature of the thoracic spine (upper back) of our body.
Spinal fractures can cause the bones in your spine to collapse, and as a result, height loss can occur. Multiple spinal fractures can also cause postural changes or a dowagerâs hump. If youâve lost height or you have a dowager's hump, you may have spinal fractures.