Nerve root anomalies: making sense of a complicated literature.
Publication Title
Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-1-2017
Keywords
Humans; Radiculopathy; Spinal Nerve Roots; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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.
Area of Special Interest
Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)
Specialty/Research Institute
Neurosciences
Specialty/Research Institute
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
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