Abstract | STUDY DESIGN: Focused review of the literature. OBJECTIVE: Assist spine specialists in diagnosis and treatment of cervical spine anomalies found in selected genetic syndromes. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Cervical spine instability and/or stenosis are potentially debilitating problems in many genetic syndromes. These problems can be overlooked among the other systemic issues more familiar to clinicians and radiologists evaluating these syndromes. It is imperative that spine specialists understand the relevant issues associated with these particular syndromes. METHODS: RESULTS: CONCLUSION: It is important to be vigilant in the diagnosis and treatment of cervical spine anomalies in patients with genetic syndromes.
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Authors | Scott D McKay, Ali Al-Omari, Lauren A Tomlinson, John P Dormans |
Journal | Spine
(Spine (Phila Pa 1976))
Vol. 37
Issue 5
Pg. E269-77
(Mar 01 2012)
ISSN: 1528-1159 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 22045003
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Topics |
- Cervical Vertebrae
(abnormalities, pathology)
- Congenital Abnormalities
(genetics, pathology, physiopathology)
- Genetic Diseases, Inborn
(complications, genetics, physiopathology)
- Humans
- Spinal Diseases
(diagnosis, genetics, physiopathology)
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