Adjacent segment degeneration after intervertebral fusion surgery by means of cervical block vertebrae
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-017-5371-5
Abstract: BackgroundThe prevalence of cervical block vertebrae is unknown. Furthermore, there is no consensus on the cause of adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) after cervical fusion.Questions/purposes(1) What is the incidence of cervical block vertebrae? Is there a… read more here.
Keywords: fusion; segment; cervical block; block vertebrae ... See more keywords
A rare case of surgically managed multiple congenital thoraco-lumbar and lumbar block vertebrae with kypho-scoliosis and adjacent segment disease with myelopathy in a young female.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2019.04.017
Abstract: Spinal block vertebrae is a rare condition reported in 0.25% of South Asian population. This condition may not only result in deformity of lower back but also alter the bio-mechanics of spine leading to adjacent… read more here.
Keywords: block vertebrae; lumbar; congenital thoraco; multiple congenital ... See more keywords