PAIN Congenital deformities

PAIN Congenital deformities

Congenital vertebral deformities are failures either of formation (a hemivertebra) or of segmentation (unilateral or bilateral fusions or bars). The clinical result is usually a scoliosis ( Figure 44.34 ). Treatment should be based on the potential for curve progression. When a kyphosis develops, progressive neurological deficit is common. Bracing is ine ff ective for congenital vertebral deformities. PAIN Congenital deformities

Congenital vertebral deformities are failures either of formation (a hemivertebra) or of segmentation (unilateral or bilateral fusions or bars). The clinical result is usually a scoliosis ( Figure 44.34 ). Treatment should be based on the potential for curve progression. When a kyphosis develops, progressive neurological deficit is common. Bracing is ine ff ective for congenital vertebral deformities. PAIN Congenital deformities

Congenital vertebral deformities are failures either of formation (a hemivertebra) or of segmentation (unilateral or bilateral fusions or bars). The clinical result is usually a scoliosis ( Figure 44.34 ). Treatment should be based on the potential for curve progression. When a kyphosis develops, progressive neurological deficit is common. Bracing is ine ff ective for congenital vertebral deformities.