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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.
INTRODUCTION. Hyperkyphosis is excessive curvature of the thoracic spine, commonly known as the dowager's hump.. Although it is also referred to as kyphosis, the term kyphosis is meant to describe the sagittal convexity, or forward curvature, of the normal thoracic spine which can range from normal to abnormal.Kyphosis tends to progress with age [ 1 ].lthough it is also referred to as kyphosis, the term kyphosis is meant to describe the sagittal convexity, or forward curvature, of the normal thoracic spine which can range from normal to abnormal. Kyphosis tends to progress with age [ 1 ].