Two-level thoracic pedicle subtraction osteotomy for progressive post-laminectomy kyphotic deformity following resection of an unusual thoracolumbar intradural extramedullary tumor.
Kelley B, Johnson M, Vortmeyer A, Smith B, Abbed K. Two-level thoracic pedicle subtraction osteotomy for progressive post-laminectomy kyphotic deformity following resection of an unusual thoracolumbar intradural extramedullary tumor. Journal Of Neurosurgery Pediatrics 2012, 10: 334-9. PMID: 22861197, DOI: 10.3171/2012.7.peds11526.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThoracic pedicle subtraction osteotomyPedicle subtraction osteotomySubsequent postoperative courseKyphotic deformityPostoperative coursePoor prognosisSubtraction osteotomyLower extremity neurological deficitsBilateral lower extremity weaknessAtypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumorProgressive foot dropLower extremity weaknessIntradural extramedullary tumorsTime of resectionLower extremity functionPotential treatment optionAnkle foot orthoticsThoracolumbar kyphotic deformityThoracolumbar laminectomyNeurological deficitsPatient ageExtramedullary tumorsFoot dropThoracolumbar fusionSurgical intervention
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