Paraparesis after posterior spinal fusion in neurofibromatosis secondary to rib displacement: Case report and literature review

Authors
Khoshhal, KI Ellis, RD
Citation
Ki. Khoshhal et Rd. Ellis, Paraparesis after posterior spinal fusion in neurofibromatosis secondary to rib displacement: Case report and literature review, J PED ORTH, 20(6), 2000, pp. 799-801
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS
ISSN journal
02716798 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
799 - 801
Database
ISI
SICI code
0271-6798(200011/12)20:6<799:PAPSFI>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
In patients with neurofibromatosis, rib displacement into the spinal canal is a rare cause of paraplegia. We report a patient with paraplegia caused b y rib displacement whose signs and symptoms began after posterior in situ f usion for dysplastic scoliosis. There was complete recovery after anterior decompression and resection of the rib.