Transforming a Young Life: Grade 5 Schwab Osteotomy for a Child With Congenital Kyphoscoliosis With Rare T12 Hemivertebra
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Kyphoscoliosis is a spinal disorder where the spine's natural curvature is abnormally altered in multiple planes. It may be associated with the presence of a hemivertebrae, as discussed in this case. Negligence of this deformity may cause symptoms of back pain, worsening spinal deformity leading to reduced lung expansion, or neurological deficit impacting the quality of life for the worse. The aim of surgery is to correct the spinal deformity. In this case, a Schwab Grade 5 osteotomy was performed along with instrumentation and fusion of the adjacent vertebrae. It is important that thorough preoperative planning is performed before the surgery, as complications may arise from the Schwab Grade 5 osteotomy procedure resulting in lifelong disability. Refined osteotomy techniques could be explored to reduce the risk of surgical complications in the near future.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.74146
Authors: Imran F Gul, Fadzrul Abbas Mohamed Ramlee, Mohd Hezery Harun, Teck Siang Lim
Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404589968