Posterior-only spinal fusion without rib head resection for treating type I neurofibromatosis with intra-canal rib head dislocation
OBJECTIVES: Patients with Type I neurofibromatosis scoliosis with intra-canal rib head protrusion are extremely rare. Current knowledge regarding the diagnosis and treatment for this situation are insufficient. The purpose of this study is to share our experience in the diagnosis and surgical treatm...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Faculdade de Medicina / USP
2013-12-01
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| Series: | Clinics |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322013001201521&lng=en&tlng=en |