• Spine · Jan 2006

    Case Reports

    Segmental spinal dysgenesis: case report of a 50-year follow-up after surgery at age 3 years: case report.

    • Elisha Ofiram, Robert B Winter, and John E Lonstein.
    • Twin Cites Spine Center, Minneapolis, MN 55404-4515, USA.
    • Spine. 2006 Jan 15; 31 (2): E59-61.

    Study DesignCase report with ultra long-term follow-up.ObjectiveTo show the long-term positive benefits of an arthrodesis at age 3 years.Summary Of Background DataTo our knowledge, there have been no previous reports of a 50-year follow-up of a posterior spine fusion for severe congenital kyphosis and segmental spinal dysgenesis.MethodsChart and radiographic documentation of both the preoperative, postoperative, and 50-year follow-up.ResultsSolid arthrodesis was achieved after a pseudarthrosis repair. Major correction was achieved and paraplegia prevented. Despite a long fusion to the sacrum, there was no junctional or sacroiliac degeneration.ConclusionsArthrodesis at age 3 years provided an optimal ultra long-term follow-up.

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