Segmental Spinal Dysgenesis-"Redefined".

Conclusions: SSD is a complex spinal anomaly in children requiring clinical-radiological assessment followed by multidisciplinary management based on the extent and severity of the dysgenetic cord and the type of SSD. MRI plays a crucial role in both diagnosing and classifying SSD prior to surgical treatment to prevent further impairment.
PMID: 30472824 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Asian Spine Journal - November 27, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Asian Spine J Source Type: research