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Primary disorders of bone with 'spinal block'.
Clinical Radiology
|May 1, 1979
Summary
Primary bone disorders can cause spinal cord compression, accounting for 13% of spinal block cases. This study reviews 11 such cases, highlighting rare bony causes of this serious neurological condition.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Spinal cord compression is a significant neurological condition.
- Primary bony disorders are an uncommon cause of spinal cord compression.
Observation:
- This study analyzed 232 cases of spinal cord or cauda equina compression.
- 11 cases (4.7%) were solely due to primary bony disorders.
- 20 additional cases (8.6%) had developmental spinal stenosis as the primary cause.
Findings:
- The 11 primary bony disorder cases included Paget's disease, fibrous dysplasia, chondrosarcoma, and others.
- Collectively, primary bone disorders represented 13% of spinal block cases in this series.
- Specific rare bony disorders causing cord compression were detailed, with literature review.
Implications:
- Highlights the diverse range of primary bone pathologies that can lead to spinal cord compression.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering bony etiologies in spinal cord compression diagnosis.
- Provides a comprehensive overview for clinicians managing spinal cord compression from osseous origins.