Introduction Spinal deformity refers to any 3D alteration of normal spinal geometry/anatomy. There are usually 3 main types of adult spinal deformity: De novo, primary degeneratie scoliosis Untreated adolescent idiopathic scolioisis that that progressed into adulthood Secondray scoliosis, related to altered vertebral anatomy due to previous surgery, trauma, or metabolic bone disease. Changes that develop …
Anatomy The C1 nerve route is formed by the union of the interior and posterior roots emerging at the first spinal cord segment. The nerve route travels a short distance over the C1 arch before it bifurcates Into the interior and posterior Rami. C1 exit the vertebral column between C1 and the occiput. Divides into …
… A high index of suspicion is crucial as an otherwise curable lesion can be rendered incurable if managed inappropriately Charles Fisher Benign primary bone tumors of the spine Osteoid Osteoma Osteoblastoma Osteochondroma Giant Cell Tumor (GCT) Aneurysmal Bone Cyst (ABC) Eosinophilic granuloma (EG) Hemangioma Malignant primary bone tumors of the spine Lymphoma Sarcoma Ewing …