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16.06.2017 | Review Paper

Nerve root anomalies: making sense of a complicated literature

verfasst von: Cameron K. Schmidt, Tarush Rustagi, Fernando Alonso, Marios Loukas, Jens R. Chapman, Rod J. Oskouian, R. Shane Tubbs

Erschienen in: Child's Nervous System | Ausgabe 8/2017

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Abstract

Introduction

Nerve root anomalies (NRAs) are a set of well-described congenital irregularities for which several classification systems have been devised over the years.

Conclusion

This comprehensive review examines the anatomy and characteristics of NRAs; their surgical, radiographic, and cadaveric prevalence rates; clinical and radiographic presentations; and surgical management. In addition, the top 5 NRA classification systems are presented and related.
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Metadaten
Titel
Nerve root anomalies: making sense of a complicated literature
verfasst von
Cameron K. Schmidt
Tarush Rustagi
Fernando Alonso
Marios Loukas
Jens R. Chapman
Rod J. Oskouian
R. Shane Tubbs
Publikationsdatum
16.06.2017
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Child's Nervous System / Ausgabe 8/2017
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-017-3457-3

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