A parent brings his son to a community clinic with concerns about his posture. On assessment, the nurse notes that there is an abnormal curvature of the thoracic spine that results in a "hunchback" appearance. What disorder would the nurse suspect?

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Kyphosis is characterized by an excessive outward curvature of the spine, leading to a hunchback appearance, which matches the description given.

A Parent Brings His Son to a Community Clinic with Concerns