Congenital vertebral anomaly
Congenital vertebral anomalies are a collection of malformations of the spine. Most, around 85%, are not clinically significant, but they can cause compression of the spinal cord by deforming the vertebral canal or causing instability. This condition occurs in the womb. Congenital vertebral anomalies include alterations of the shape and number of vertebrae.
| Congenital anomalies of spine | |
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| Specialty | Medical genetics, orthopedics |
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