In most cases, this type of kyphosis can be corrected with physical therapy and exercise, and doesnât require any medical treatment. In the picture below, scoliosis is shown as a sideward abnormal spinal curvature. Kyphosis, on the right side is demonstrated as a hump-like curve in the upper back.
Guide. A parathyroid hormone (PTH) blood test measures the level of parathyroid hormone in the blood. This test is used to help identify hyperparathyroidism, to find the cause of abnormal calcium levels, or to check the status of chronic kidney disease. PTH controls calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood.
What is intraoperative PTH and why is it done? An intraoperative PTH is a PTH test done on a person while that person is undergoing parathyroid gland surgery. When someone has hyperparathyroidism, the usual treatment is surgery to remove an enlarged parathyroid gland or glands.