Journal of Spine

Toru Hirano

Publications

• Case Report
  The Development of Vertebral Deformities in a Preschool Child with Dysplastic Spondylolisthesis: A 16-Year Follow-Up
  Author(s): Masayuki Ohashi, Toru Hirano, Naoto Endo and Seiji UchiyamaMasayuki Ohashi, Toru Hirano, Naoto Endo and Seiji Uchiyama
  
  Study design: A case report describing the development of vertebral deformities associated with dysplastic spondylolisthesis that was managed conservatively until skeletal maturity was achieved. Objective: To describe development of wedging and rounding vertebral deformities. Summary of Background Data: There are no reports of preschool children with dysplastic spondylolisthesis that were managed conservatively until skeletal maturity. Methods: A 5-year-old girl presented with a postural deformity associated with congenital scoliosis and dysplastic spondylolisthesis. Surgery was performed for scoliosis at the age of 13 years, but spondylolisthesis was managed conservatively up to skeletal maturity. Results: The wedging of the L5 body and the rou.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000156

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