Posterior decompression and spinous process reconstruction for lumbar spinal stenosis in a pediatric patient with achondroplasia: a case report
This case demonstrates that, in patients with achondroplasia, laminotomy with spinous process reconstruction can effectively address lumbar spinal canal stenosis and preserve posterior elements with a minimal risk of complications. Long-term follow-up remains crucial for monitoring the potential development of thoracolumbar kyphosis.
Authors
- Katsunori Fukutake (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4275-0777)
- Akihito Wada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3193-2532)
- Kichiro KUDO
- Hiroshi Takahashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3497-4802)
- Takashi Dezawa
- Keiji Hasegawa
- Akinori Tani
- Kazumasa Nakamura
Institutions
- Toho University (JP)
- Toho University Omori Medical Center (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-12-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05611-6
- Primary Topic
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00