Cervical Spine Deformities in Children With Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata

Conclusions: This study suggests that, in children with RCDP, cervical spinal stenosis and cord compression are a real risk, and children with this diagnosis should have monitoring for these issues. Tethered cord is also a possible finding that needs to be evaluated. Full sagittal spine MRI is necessary to detect the possible deformities at the cervical and lumbar levels.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Spine Source Type: research