Nerve root anomalies: making sense of a complicated literature.

Authors :: Schmidt CK
Rustagi T
Alonso F
Loukas M
Chapman JR
Oskouian RJ
Tubbs RS
Source :: Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery [Childs Nerv Syst] 2017 Aug; Vol. 33 (8), pp. 1261-1273. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Jun 16.
Publication Year :: 2017
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.<br />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.

Subjects :: Humans
Radiculopathy diagnostic imaging
Radiculopathy epidemiology
Radiculopathy surgery
Spinal Nerve Roots diagnostic imaging
Spinal Nerve Roots pathology
Spinal Nerve Roots surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Radiculopathy complications
Spinal Nerve Roots abnormalities

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1433-0350
Volume :: 33
Issue :: 8
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 28623517
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-017-3457-3