To apply the label of classical [[Scheuermann's disease]], the Sorensen criteria need to be met ((Sørensen KH. Scheuermann's juvenile kyphosis. København: Munksgaard 1964:222-4)) thoracic spine kyphosis >40° (normal 25-40°) or thoracolumbar spine kyphosis >30° (normal ~zero degrees) and at least 3 adjacent vertebrae demonstrating wedging of >5°