Some spine problems develop when normal spinal curves grow too large, or the spine curves in the wrong way. Other spine problems occur when the vertebrae are not strong enough to support the
Some spine problems develop when normal spinal curves grow too large, or the spine curves in the wrong way. Other spine problems occur when the vertebrae are not strong enough to support the
Congenital spine abnormalities affect the spinal cord, nerves and vertebrae. Learn how doctors at Riley at IU Health diagnose and manage these conditions.
Congenital spine deformities are disorders of the spine that develop in a child before birth. The vertebrae don’t form properly very early in fetal development, causing structural problems in the spine and spinal cord.
Spondylocostal dysplasia is a rare genetic disorder characterized by defects of the bones of the spine (vertebrae) and abnormalities of the ribs. Ribs can be fused or missing in chaotic patterns.
Congenital spine abnormalities affect the spinal cord, nerves and vertebrae. Learn how doctors at Riley at IU Health diagnose and manage these conditions.
Congenital spine deformities are disorders of the spine that develop in a child before birth. The vertebrae don’t form properly very early in fetal development, causing structural problems in the spine and spinal cord.
Spondylocostal dysplasia is a rare genetic disorder characterized by defects of the bones of the spine (vertebrae) and abnormalities of the ribs. Ribs can be fused or missing in chaotic patterns.
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