Take to the army in case of pathological kyphosis of the spine

Kyphosis – convexity of the spinal column posteriorly. Highlighted the physiological and pathological convexity. Appreciate its results, radiographs of the spine in lateral projection.

There are Physiological kyphosis in the thoracic and sacral parts of the spine. When the angle of curvature, measured on a lateral radiograph, does not exceed 40 degrees. Sacral convexity in norm rarely exceed 30 degrees, as it consists of massive vertebrae.

Pathological kyphosis occurs when the angle of curvature is 45 degrees and more.

In the army with kyphosis take according to the regulations of article 66 of the schedule of diseases. Let us quote a paragraph of the article relating to increased convexity in the thoracic region:

• non-Structural and structural scoliosis of 3 degrees, and kyphosis, which is manifested by respiratory failure 2 degrees, and the deformity of the chest are classified as "b";
• of curvature of the spine (fixed) rotation (rotated vertebrae) and kyphosis with deformation of the wedge 3 and more vertebrae (the lower height in front of the body) are classified as "b".

With the categories "b" and "C" do not serve, and the recruit enlisted in a stock with the "white" military card ("valid in wartime and serve in peacetime"). All other categories of pathological convexity fall into the category of conscripts.

Article 66 of the decree of the Russian Federation does not form a clear framework between normal and pathological curvature. If the kyphosis recruit 2 degree, do not take him into the army, but there are some differences in the interpretation of a given degree of pathology of various experts.

do not call Reliably in the presence of the following features:

1. abnormal posterior convexity in the thoracic region;
2. chest Deformity with retraction of the sternum
3. Respiratory failure restrictive type (muscle) 2nd degree (assessed by spirometry test).

To was used the article the point "b" is required the following changes:

1. Wedge-shaped deformation of the vertebrae more than 3
2. Osteochondropathies kyphosis;
3. Reduction of intervertebral disk height more than 2 times in the anterior.

Naturally do not take in army, if the kyphosis is subject to paragraph 2 of the above article at the same time. In any case, a final conclusion on the validity of a taking of the medical Commission at the military enlistment office.