Abstract
Scoliosis causing neurologic deficit is rare. Nonoperative treatment has been shown to be unsuccessful in reversing the condition or preventing further neurologic progression. Surgical intervention using the Hyndman-Schneider approach (costotransversectomy and apical pedicle resection) decompresses the spinal cord by transposing it into the concavity of the deformity. Although it is a demanding procedure with significant risks, lateral spinal cord transposition is the preferable procedure to provide full neurologic recovery in successful cases.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 76-82 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Spinal Disorders |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - Feb 1993 |
Keywords
- Hyndman-Schneider procedure
- Spinal cord transposition