Hemivertebra with scoliosis

Case contributed by Servet Kahveci
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Back pain, no trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

L5 lateral hemivertebra is causing a dextroconvex rotatory scoliosis. Degenerative changes are seen on the lumbar vertebrae and left hip joint.

Case Discussion

A typical case of lateral hemivertebra with scoliosis

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