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Is it OK to have a significant kyphosis where my spine was fractured two years ago?

A significant kyphosis following spinal injury is called posttraumatic spinal deformity. Kyphosis is the most common of the deformities. Studies show that a kyphosis equal to or greater than 30 degrees is more likely associated with chronic pain and potential increase in neurological symptoms.

Reference: 

J. M. Buchowski et al. Surgical management of posttraumatic thoracolumbar kyphosis.SPINE July 2008. Voume 8. Number 4. Pp. 666-677.

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