Cervical myelopathy caused by an exostosis of the posterior arch of C1
We report a case of vertebral osteochondroma of C1 causing cord compression and myelopathy in a patient with hereditary multiple exostosis. We highlight the importance of early diagnosis and the appropriate surgery in order to obtain a satisfactory outcome.
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Main Authors: | Chooi, Yew Siong, Siow, Yew Siong, Chong, Chee Seang |
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The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery
2005
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Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/513/ https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.87B2.15560 |
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