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Multilevel Spinal Segmental Fixation for Kyphotic Cervical Spinal Deformity in Pediatric Age Group-Report of
Atul Goel1, Amol Kaswa2, Abhidha Shah2
1Department of Neurosurgery, K.E.M. Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College, Parel, Mumbai, India; Department of Neurosurgery, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra (E), Mumbai, India.
Objective:
We discuss the role of instability of multiple spinal segments including the atlantoaxial joint in the pathogenesis of cervical kyphotic deformity.
Material And Methods:
Two male patients (5 and 17 years old) had severe cervical kyphosis and presented with symptoms related to myelopathy. The patients underwent multisegmental spinal distraction and fixation that included atlantoaxial joint. No bone decompression was done.
Results:
At a follow-up of >30 months, both patients had significant neurologic recovery. Investigations at follow-up showed successful arthrodesis of treated spinal segments. Although incomplete, there was recovery in kyphosis.
Conclusions:
Multisegmental spinal distraction and fixation can lead to reduction in kyphosis and relief from symptoms related to myelopathy. Role of spinal instability in general and atlantoaxial joint instability in particular in pathogenesis of cervical kyphosis need to be assessed on the basis of studies with a larger number of patients.
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