A Case of Thoracic Spondylosis Deformans and Multilevel Instrumented Spinal Fusion in an 84-Year-Old Male.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2020
Abstract
Spondylosis deformans is a type of spinal claw osteophytosis which can be found on the anterolateral vertebral bodies of any region, and which consists of protrusions of intervertebral disc tissue covered by a bony shell. We report here a case of thoracic spondylosis deformans and multilevel instrumented fusion found during routine dissection of a cadaver. Theories of the etiology of this condition are reviewed in general, and with respect to this specific case and the potential interaction of the presenting comorbidities. The clinical implications of these osteophytes, including musculoskeletal and visceral sequelae, are also discussed.
Volume
2020
First Page
8435816
Last Page
8435816
ISSN
2090-6749
Published In/Presented At
Amabile, A. H., Shea, J. R., Desai, V., Hoglund, L. T., Elcock, J. N., Lombardo, A., & Schiffino, M. C. (2020). A Case of Thoracic Spondylosis Deformans and Multilevel Instrumented Spinal Fusion in an 84-Year-Old Male. Case reports in orthopedics, 2020, 8435816. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8435816
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
32695541
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article