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Congenital Scoliosis Bridwell

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Description: Congenital scoliosis is the result of malformations that occurred to the spine during fetal development. In some patients, the spine and its components are not fully formed (such as in a condition called hemivertebra in which only half a vertebra is present) or when the spine is not correctly segmented (such as when vertebrae are stuck together on one side, a condition called unilateral bar).

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Author/Contact: Bridwell
Institution: Keith Bridwell MD
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Language: English

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Added: Thu Aug 09 2007