Spinal cord compression in Scheuermann's kyphosis: case report.
Compression of the spinal cord secondary to disc disorders in Scheuermann's kyphosis is rare. This review reports an unusual case emphasizing mechanisms of compression of the spinal cord from this disc disorder. Contrasts and comparisons with previously published cases are included.
Stambough
J L
JL
Spine Service, University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, Ohio.
VanLoveren
H R
HR
Cheeks
M L
ML
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007738:Kyphosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009192:Myelography; D015493:Paraparesis, Tropical Spastic / Q000209:etiology; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed