Achondroplasia and lumbar spinal stenosis

R. Savini; G. Gargiulo; S. Cervellati; M. Di Silvestre

Achondroplasia and lumbar spinal stenosis

R. Savini, G. Gargiulo, S. Cervellati, M. Di Silvestre

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Abstract

Achondroplasia is the most common type of rhizomelic dwarfism. The abnormal spinal development of the achondroplastic dwarf can result in neurologic damage due primarily to the following two syndromes: lumbar spinal canal stenosis and thoracolumbar kyphosis. The authors report the cases observed at their institution, discussing the diagnosis and operative treatment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	199-209
Number of pages	11
Journal	Italian Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Volume	17
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - 1991

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Achondroplasia and lumbar spinal stenosis

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