A clinical photograph showing a patient with the flexed posture. It can be abated when lying down.<unk> , also known as bent spine syndrome (BSS), is a symptom of a multitude of diseases that is most commonly seen in the elderly. It is identified by an abnormal thoracolumbar spinal flexion, which is a forward bending of the lower joints of the spine, occurring in a standing position. In order to be classified as BSS, the anterior flexion (the lower back bending) must be of 45 degrees anteriorly. This classification differentiates it from a similar syndrome known as kyphosis. Although<unk>  is a symptom of many diseases, there are two common origins: neurological and muscular.<unk>  is treated by alleviating the underlying condition causing it through therapeutic measures or lifestyle changes.
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