A Case of Thoracic Spondylosis Deformans and Multilevel Instrumented Spinal Fusion in an 84-Year-Old Male

Spondylosis deformans is a type of spinal claw osteophytosis which can be found on the anterolateral vertebral bodies of any region, and which consists of protrusions of intervertebral disc tissue covered by a bony shell. We report here a case of thoracic spondylosis deformans and multilevel instrum...

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Published in:Case reports in orthopedics 2020-01, Vol.2020 (2020), p.1-4
Main Authors: Schiffino, Matthew C., Elcock, Jamie N., Hoglund, Lisa T., Desai, Vishal, Shea, J. Raymond, Amabile, Amy H., Lombardo, Anthony
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biomechanics
Case Report
Case reports
Development and progression
Disease
Dysphagia
Kyphosis
Ligaments
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Summary:Spondylosis deformans is a type of spinal claw osteophytosis which can be found on the anterolateral vertebral bodies of any region, and which consists of protrusions of intervertebral disc tissue covered by a bony shell. We report here a case of thoracic spondylosis deformans and multilevel instrumented fusion found during routine dissection of a cadaver. Theories of the etiology of this condition are reviewed in general, and with respect to this specific case and the potential interaction of the presenting comorbidities. The clinical implications of these osteophytes, including musculoskeletal and visceral sequelae, are also discussed.
ISSN:2090-6749
2090-6757
DOI:10.1155/2020/8435816