Spine

Adult spinal deformity

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 …

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Spine: Primary Bony Tumors

… 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 …

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