Spinal Melorheostosis: A Rare Cause for Thoracic Radiculopathy.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Symptomatic spinal melorheostosis is a rare entity, and its surgical management is even rarer. Our objective is to highlight the importance of considering spinal melorheostosis among the differential diagnosis of thoracic radiculopathy.

METHODS:

We report a case of melorheostosis involving the T9 vertebra presenting with unilateral radicular pain managed surgically by decompression and posterior stabilization.

RESULTS:

Our patient had complete symptomatic relief following surgical resection without any perioperative complications.

CONCLUSIONS:

Spinal melorheostosis, although rare, forms an important differential diagnosis in patients presenting with thoracic radiculopathy where surgical management can be a viable option in cases refractory to conservative treatment.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:

5.

• Authors: K R Renjith, Ajoy Prasad Shetty, Rishi Mukesh Kanna P, S Rajasekaran
• Journal: International journal of spine surgery (Int J Spine Surg) Vol. 14 Issue 2 Pg. 209-212 (Apr 2020) ISSN: 2211-4599 [Print] Netherlands
• PMID: 32355627 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
• Copyright: ©International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery 2020.