RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Spinal Melorheostosis: A Rare Cause for Thoracic Radiculopathy
JF International Journal of Spine Surgery
JO Int J Spine Surg
FD International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery
SP 209
OP 212
DO 10.14444/7027
VO 14
IS 2
A1 K.R. RENJITH
A1 AJOY PRASAD SHETTY
A1 RISHI MUKESH KANNA P
A1 S RAJASEKARAN
YR 2020
UL http://ijssurgery.com//content/14/2/209.abstract
AB Background: Symptomatic spinal melorheostosis is a rare entity, and its surgical management is even rarer. Our objective is to highlight the importance of considering spinal melorheostosis among the differential diagnosis of thoracic radiculopathy.Methods: We report a case of melorheostosis involving the T9 vertebra presenting with unilateral radicular pain managed surgically by decompression and posterior stabilization.Results: Our patient had complete symptomatic relief following surgical resection without any perioperative complications.Conclusions: Spinal melorheostosis, although rare, forms an important differential diagnosis in patients presenting with thoracic radiculopathy where surgical management can be a viable option in cases refractory to conservative treatmentLevel of Evidence: 5.