What is Hemivertebra resection?
Hemivertebra resection (HVR) is currently the method of choice for the treatment of progressive congenital spinal deformity due to a single hemivertebra [1]. The classical technique comprises a circumferential exposure of the spinal column by means of combined anterior and posterior approach (CAPA) [5].
What is Hemivertebra?
Hemivertebrae is a condition where half of a vertebra in the spine does not form. This can cause scoliosis, which is an abnormal curve of the spine. Hemivertebrae occur in fewer than one in 1000 births.
Are you born with scoliosis?
Although congenital scoliosis is present at birth, it may not be obvious that a child has it right away. Congenital scoliosis often gets worse as a child grows. Common signs and symptoms of congenital scoliosis include one or more of the following: uneven hip heights or positions.
How is Hemivertebra treated?
Surgical treatment of a hemivertebra involves removal of the deformed vertebra and can be performed on children ranging in age from infants to adolescents. Under general anesthesia, an incision is made on the back, the hemivertebra is removed, and the vertebrae above and below are fused together.
Is Hemivertebrae serious?
It may affect single or multiple vertebrae, and can result in scoliosis, thoracic deformity, and even abnormal development of the heart and lungs. The etiology of hemivertebra is unknown. It seriously affects the physical appearance of patients, their spinal function, and their cardiopulmonary function.
What causes a Hemivertebrae?
Hemivertebrae, or wedge-shaped vertebrae, are caused by failure of formation or segmentation of somites during osteogenesis. One probable cause of this failure is a lack of blood supply to the vertebrae.
Has anyone died from scoliosis surgery?
Risk of Death During Surgery That being said, death during spinal fusion surgery is very rare indeed, especially among patients who are in good health aside from their scoliosis. For otherwise healthy patients, the incidence of death as a complication of surgery is said to be less than 1%.
Is scoliosis surgery life-threatening?
The risks of scoliosis spine surgery vary between individuals. Possible complications may range from mild pain where bone chips were removed to blood clots, infections, and lung complications. Complications from scoliosis spine surgery are rare, but they can be serious and life-threatening.