Abnormal vertebral morphology Morbus Scheuermann 2010-09-25T11:04:19Z Scheuermann disease UMLS:C0036310 Juvenile osteochondrosis of the spine Scheuermann kyphosis Sherman's Disease A developmental growth retardation of the vertebral end plates that may lead to secondary destruction of the vertebral end plates and protrusion of the nucleus pulposus into the vertebral body (so called Schmorl's nodes as seen on x-rays). SNOMEDCT_US:53406005 HP:0010891 Scheuermann's disease usually manifests during the 2nd decade and leads to the appearance of the so called adolescence kyphosis. Late manifestations may be wedge-shaped vertebrae, platyspondyly and arthrosis affecting the verterbal collum. Calve disease Juvenile aseptic necrosis