Cervical myelopathy caused by an exostosis of the posterior arch of C1
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2005
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Adult, Cervical Vertebrae*/surgery
Publication Title
The Bone & Joint Journal
ISSN
2049-4394
Recommended Citation
Chooi, Yew Siong; Siow, Yew Siong; and Chong, Chee Seang, "Cervical myelopathy caused by an exostosis of the posterior arch of C1" (2005). Research Publications (2000 to 2005). 1333.
https://knova.um.edu.my/research_publications_2000_2005/1333
Divisions
fac_med
Volume
87-B
Issue
2
Publisher
The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery
Additional Information
Chong Chee Seang. Orthopaedic Surgeon. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Malaya Medical Centre, Pantai Valley, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.