Hyndman-schneider procedure for paraplegia caused by a sharp, angular scoliosis: A case report and a review of the literature

Michael D. Feldman, Keith H. Bridwell, John J. Sheridan

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)76-82
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Spinal Disorders
Volume6
Issue number1
StatePublished - Feb 1993

Keywords

  • Hyndman-Schneider procedure
  • Spinal cord transposition

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