Hemivertebrae and blockvertebrae

Block vertebrae

Most cases of hemivertebrae and/or blockvertebrae have no or mild symptoms, so treatment is usually conservative. Severe cases may respond to surgical spinal cord decompression and vertebral stabilization.

Last modified
20 June 2020
ICD

Q67.5

Rare Condition

Oculo-Auriculo-Vertebral Spectrum (Goldenhar Syndrome)

In the total spectrum of OAVS are many syndromes. One of them is Goldenhar Syndrome (GHS). Goldenhar syndrome is a rare congenital defect in the...

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