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Hemivertebrae: a comprehensive review of embryology, imaging, classification, and management

Jaspreet Johal1,2, Marios Loukas3, Christian Fisahn4

  • 1Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University, True Blue, St. George's, Grenada. jas.johal101@gmail.com.

Child'S Nervous System : Chns : Official Journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
|July 25, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Hemivertebrae are incomplete vertebral segments causing congenital scoliosis and other anomalies. Understanding their classification, etiology, and management is crucial for effective clinical treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental biology
  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Pediatric spine anomalies

Background:

  • Hemivertebrae represent a significant cause of congenital scoliosis.
  • These anomalies can be associated with various other structural abnormalities, complicating patient presentation.
  • Understanding the embryological basis is key to addressing this condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of hemivertebrae.
  • To cover classification, embryology, etiology, diagnosis, clinical manifestations, and management.
  • To serve as a clinical resource for healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review.
  • Utilized PubMed and other standard search engines for comprehensive data retrieval.
  • Synthesis of available research on hemivertebrae.

Main Results:

  • Hemivertebrae are incomplete vertebral segments.
  • They can lead to congenital scoliosis and other structural anomalies.
  • Clinical presentation and treatment vary based on location and classification.

Conclusions:

  • Hemivertebrae are vertebral structural anomalies that can disrupt spinal curvature.
  • Clinical impact is influenced by segmentation degree and co-occurring anomalies.
  • This review aims to enhance clinician understanding and management of hemivertebrae.
Abstract

Keywords:
AnatomyHemivertebraeScoliosisSpineVertebral column

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