Paraparesis after posterior spinal fusion in neurofibromatosis secondary to rib displacement: case report and literature review.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
In patients with neurofibromatosis, rib displacement into the spinal canal is a rare cause of paraplegia. We report a patient with paraplegia caused by rib displacement whose signs and symptoms began after posterior in situ fusion for dysplastic scoliosis. There was complete recovery after anterior decompression and resection of the rib.
Medical subject headings
- Neurofibromatoses
- Paraparesis
- Spinal Cord Compression
- Spinal Fusion