Kyphosis can be diagnosed by an orthopedist or general practitioner. The diagnosis is made mostly through clinical evaluation, which includes the analysis of the patient's history and a complete physical examination to evaluate the range of different movements performed by the patient.
In addition to the physical examination, the doctor may order complementary diagnostic exams such as X-ray of the spine, to analyze the patient from the front and side (profile), to measure the curves of the spine, and bone exams to check osteoporosis for example.