We present a case of postnatally recognized spondylocostal dysplasia that was prenatally misdiagnosed as fetal thoracolumbar kyphoscoliosis secondary to spinal fusion anomalies. Neither two-dimensional ultrasound nor MRI identified the rib anomalies, nor did they allow for correct identification of the more compromised lung. Spondylocostal and spondylothoracic dysostoses involve rib deformities...

Between June 1991 and May 1996 we carried out arthrodesis on 15 patients with flail or partially flail wrists using an AO/ASIF dynamic compression plate (DCP) without a bone graft. The wrist was approached through the second extensor compartment. The minimum follow-up was for 24 months with a mean of 34.2 months. All 15 wrists fused without major complications at a mean of 11.9 weeks. Stabilisa...

Temporohyoid osteoarthropathy (THO) is characterized by progressive osseous proliferation of the stylohyoid and petrous temporal bones. Generally, diagnosis is confirmed by guttural pouch endoscopy and skull radiography. In the present case, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were performed in a 6-month-old Thoroughbred foal showing signs of head tilt and unilateral e...

Noma is a gangrenous disease of the orofacial region that leads to severe facial tissue destruction and is a significant cause of death among children. With the advent of modern antibiotics and improved nutrition, children with noma may survive into adulthood, but must face the challenge of undergoing repair of the sequelae of noma. This report describes a case of bony fusion of the maxilla and...

SSEOUS BRIDGING beneath the anterior 0 spinal ligament is a feature of ankylosing spondylitis ( A S ) . When extensive this is usually associated with ankylosis of the apophyseal joints, resulting in a poker spine, or virtually complete fusion of the bony structures In 2 such cases, rupture or fracture of a calcified anterior thoracic ligament occurred following automobile accidents.l In each i...

Background The use of intervertebral cages within the interbody fusion setting is ubiquitous. Synthetic are predominantly manufactured using materials such as Ti and PEEK. With advent additive manufacturing techniques, it now possible to spatially vary complex 3D geometric features devices, enabling devices match stiffness native tissue better promote bony integration. To date, impact surface p...