Flatback Syndrome
Flatback Syndrome, also known as Failed Back or Straight Back, is a condition of the spine in which there is a loss of normal curvature. The malalignment of the spine can lead to symptoms of pain and fatigue and affect upright posture.
Symptoms
- Low back pain
- Low back fatigue
- Occasional leg/buttock pain
- Difficulty with standing upright
- Poor core and back stability
Tests may include
- X-rays
- CT Scan
Treatment
Unfortunately, the problem is a structural issue with the spine and there are no non-surgical means of correcting Flatback Syndrome. Contact DOCS Health to schedule an appointment with one of our spine specialists.
Medically reviewed by Parham Yashar, M.D., FACS on
Doctors who treat this condition
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Albert Wong, MD
Neurosurgery, spine
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Khawar Siddique, MD, MBA
Neurosurgery, spine
View profile: Khawar Siddique, MD, MBA -
Brian Perri, DO
Orthopedic spine surgery
View profile: Brian Perri, DO -
Edward Nomoto, MD
Orthopedic spine surgery
View profile: Edward Nomoto, MD -
Patrick Hill, MD
Orthopedic spine surgery
View profile: Patrick Hill, MD -
Obiajulu “AJ” Agha, MD
Orthopedic spine surgery
View profile: Obiajulu “AJ” Agha, MD
Unless otherwise indicated, the physician is a member of DOCS Health Medical Group and has medical staff privileges at DOCS Surgery Center, DOCS Surgical Hospital, or both. Physicians denoted with an asterisk (*) are independent physicians who are not part of DOCS Health Medical Group, but do have medical staff privileges at DOCS Surgery Center, DOCS Surgical Hospital, or both.
