Diastematomyelia associated with clubfoot: A Case Report
10.4055/jkoa.1976.11.3.380
- Author:
Young Min KIM
;
Moon Sik HAN
;
Sung Ho HAN
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Clubfoot;
Investments;
Lower Extremity;
Neural Crest;
Neural Tube;
Neural Tube Defects;
Spinal Cord;
Spinal Dysraphism;
Spine;
Subarachnoid Space;
Teratogenesis
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1976;11(3):380-382
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Diastematomyelia, a form of spinal dysraphism, is characterized by a division of the spinal cord or canda equina resulting the form a bony or cartilaginous spur which transfixes the neural elements and dura. The presence of a structure of neural crest origin in the subarachnoid space connecting the spicules suggested that the anomaly resulted from delayed closure of the neural tube and its investments. The cinical finding are presumed due to its restriction, tethering of the normal apward migration of the spinal cord. Congenital anomalies of one or both lower extremities and spine are frequently found with this condition. The surgical removal is recommended as a prophylactic measure against further progressive neurological damage. The purpose of this paper is to presented becanse it was associated with clubfoot and adds to understanding of teratogenesis of diastematomyelia.
