Hemivertebrae: a comprehensive review of embryology, imaging, classification, and management.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-2016
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this paper was to comprehensively review hemivertebrae in regard to their classification, embryology, etiology, diagnosis, clinical manifestations, and management of this developmental anomaly.
METHODS: This subject review of hemivertebrae was composed after conducting a thorough review of the available literature on this topic using PubMed and other standard search engines.
RESULTS: Hemivertebrae are incomplete vertebral column segments that can result in congenital scoliosis and be associated with a range of other structural anomalies. Presentations may differ and based on location and classification, treatments may vary.
CONCLUSION: Hemivertebrae are structural anomalies of the vertebral column that can potentially disrupt the spine's normal curvature. Their clinical impact depends on factors such as degree of segmentation and concurrence with other structural anomalies. It is hoped that this review will provide the clinician who treats patients with hemivertebrae a resource in better understanding this finding and its subsequent pathological effects.
Volume
32
Issue
11
First Page
2105
Last Page
2109
ISSN
1433-0350
Published In/Presented At
Johal, J., Loukas, M., Fisahn, C., Chapman, J. R., Oskouian, R. J., & Tubbs, R. S. (2016). Hemivertebrae: a comprehensive review of embryology, imaging, classification, and management. Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery, 32(11), 2105–2109. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-016-3195-y
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
27449768
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article