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CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 · J Neurol Surg Rep 2018; 79(01): e19-e22
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1639341
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Cervical Stenosis in Adult Arthrogryposis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Allen L. Ho
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States
,
Jyodi Mohole
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States
,
Eric S. Sussman
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States
,
Arjun V. Pendharkar
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States
,
Harminder Singh
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States
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29 August 2017

17 December 2017

Publication Date:
20 March 2018 (online)

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Abstract

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is a rare, nonprogressive congenital disorder that describes a constellation of conditions characterized by multiple joint contractures. Spinal pathology and deformity are common; however, the majority of the literature on arthrogryposis is focused on pediatric management. There exist very few reports on long-term outcomes and management of adults with arthrogryposis. We present a case of cervical spinal stenosis in an adult female with arthrogryposis that underwent posterior cervical decompression and fusion. A review of spine-related sequelae seen in adults with arthrogryposis and considerations for spinal surgery for these patients is discussed.

Keywords

Arthrogryposis - cervical stenosis - cervical fusion - congenital disorders - spinal deformity