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Does Paget's disease cause kyphosis?

Affecting approximately 1% of adults over 40 in the United States, Paget's disease disrupts the normal bone renewal process, which can lead to a variety of skeletal problems. In severe cases, the condition's impact on the spine is so significant that it can indeed cause kyphosis, an exaggerated forward curvature of the upper back. This occurs as weakened and enlarged vertebrae lead to compression fractures and structural instability.