Hunchback is more common in the elderly, so is a protruding shoulder blade a hunchback?

Scapula protrusion is not a hunchback. There is no substantial connection between the two. Scapula protrusion refers to the natural state due to muscle stability or nerve damage, or when the arm makes certain movements. When looking, you can see the obvious protrusion of the scapula. Trauma, inflammation, tumors, etc. can cause scapula protrusion.

Hunchback is a relatively common spinal deformity, which is a morphological change caused by kyphosis of the thoracic vertebrae. It is more common in the elderly with spinal deformation, incorrect sitting and standing postures, rickets, ankylosing spondylitis and other diseases. A hunchback that can be corrected is called active hunchback. A kyphosis that cannot be corrected is called fixed kyphosis. The main treatment for hunchback is conservative. Patients should lie on a hard bed, stretch their chest and back as much as possible when standing and sitting upright, and maintain a good posture. Avoid excessive bending or weight-bearing activities, and strengthen back muscle exercises to limit the aggravation of kyphosis.