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  • Title: Spinal abnormalities in camptomelic dysplasia.
    Author: Coscia MF, Bassett GS, Bowen JR, Ogilvie JW, Winter RB, Simonton SC.
    Journal: J Pediatr Orthop; 1989; 9(1):6-14. PubMed ID: 2644305.
    Abstract:
    Significant spinal abnormalities were found in eight patients (average age of 6 years, 5 months) with camptomelic dysplasia. The late ossification of the midthoracic pedicles served as a clear diagnostic criterion for the syndrome. Scoliosis averaging 63 degrees was found in all seven nonquadriplegic cases. Thoracic hyperkyphosis averaging 126 degrees was seen in six (75%) of the patients, while cervical kyphosis averaging 66 degrees was noted in three (38%). Vertebral body hypoplasia appeared to be a major cause of deformity. This study clarifies that patients with camptomelic dysplasia are surviving longer than previously expected and therefore should have their spinal deformities treated aggressively.
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