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Anatomy of the Lumbar Spinal Canal

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Human Achondroplasia

Part of the book series: Basic Life Sciences ((BLSC,volume 48))

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An understanding of the anatomy of the lumbar spinal canal in achondroplasia is necessary for the planning of the treatment of spinal stenosis and other neurological symptoms. With this knowledge a systematic approach to these problems is possible. Due to the defect in enchondral ossification, there are resultant vertebral abnormalities. Three areas will be covered: 1) spine length, 2) sagittal deformities, and 3) the cross-sectional area.

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  1. Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, Minnesota Spine Center, Fairview Riverside Hospital, Univ. of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

    John E. Lonstein

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  1. Second University of Rome, Rome, Italy

    Benedetto Nicoletti

  2. International Center for Skeletal Dysplasia, St. Joseph Hospital and The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

    Steven E. Kopits

  3. Institute of Research, Bambino Gesù Hospital, Rome, Italy

    Elio Ascani

  4. The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

    Victor A. McKusick

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Lonstein, J.E. (1988). Anatomy of the Lumbar Spinal Canal. In: Nicoletti, B., Kopits, S.E., Ascani, E., McKusick, V.A., Dryburgh, S.C. (eds) Human Achondroplasia. Basic Life Sciences, vol 48. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-8712-1_32

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