A review of the hemivertebrae and hemivertebra resection

Abstract

Hemivertebra (HV) is a congenital spinal abnormality. Most hemivertebrae have normal growth plates so create a progressive deformity with growth leading to asymmetric loads on adjacent vertebrae which also show an asymmetric growth. We review the condition and its treatment.

Keywords:

• Hemivertebra
• hemivertebra resection
• Congenital scoliosis
• review
• deformity

Acknowledgements

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