Abdulian et al. (1010. Abdulian MH, Liu RW, Son-Hing JP, Thompson GH, Armstrong DG. Double rib
penetration of the spinal canal in a patient with neurofibromatosis. Journal of pediatric
orthopedics. 2011;31(1):6-10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0b013e3182032029. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0b013e3182...
) |
1 |
14 |
None |
CT |
R,ASF,HT,PSF,SSI |
2 years |
Capella et al. (1515. Cappella M, Bettini N, Dema E, Girardo M, Cervellati S. Late post-operative
paraparesis after rib penetration of the spinal canal in a patient with neurofibromatous scoliosis.
J Orthop Traumatol. 2008;9(3):163-6,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10195-008-0010-x. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10195-008-001...
) |
1 |
15 |
No pre-operative symptoms; postoperative weakness and paraparesis |
CT, MRI |
R,ASF,PSF,SSI |
2 years |
Dacher et al. (66. Dacher JN, Zakine S, Monroc M, Eurin D, Lechevallier J, Le Dosseur P. Rib
displacement threatening the spinal cord in a scoliotic child with neurofibromatosis. Pediatric
radiology. 1995;25(1):58-9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02020851. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02020851...
) |
1 |
10 |
Bilateral ankle clonus and daytime micturition |
CT-M |
R,ASF,PSF |
1 year |
Deuchi et al. (1111. Deguchi M, Kawakami N, Saito H, Arao K, Mimatsu K, Iwata H. Paraparesis after
rib penetration of the spinal canal in neurofibromatous scoliosis. Journal of spinal disorders.
1995;8(5):363-7.) |
1 |
12 |
Weakness of the lower extremities, difficulty walking with eventual paraparesis, hyperesthesia
below waist, ankle clonus and knee/ankle hyperreflexia |
CT-M |
HT,VCR,R |
2 years |
Flood et al. (55. Flood BM, Butt WP, Dickson RA. Rib penetration of the intervertebral foraminae in
neurofibromatosis. Spine. 1986;11(2):172-4,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00007632-198603000-00016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00007632-19860...
) |
1 |
15 |
Knee & ankle clonus |
CT-M |
R,ASF,PSF |
Not mentioned |
Gkioka et al. (44. Gkiokas A, Hadzimichalis S, Vasiliadis E, Katsalouli M, Kannas G. Painful rib
hump: a new clinical sign for detecting intraspinal rib displacement in scoliosis due to
neurofibromatosis. Scoliosis. 2006;1:10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1748-7161-1-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1748-7161-1-10...
) |
1 |
13 |
Painful rib hump, gait difficulty, bilateral Bobinski, ankle clonus, right foot drop, decreased
sensation/hyperreflexia in lower limbs, and daytime micturition |
CT,MRI |
R,PSF,SSI |
6 months |
Kamath et al. (1212. Kamath SV, Kleinman PK, Ragland RL, Tenreiro-Picon OR, Knorr JR, Davidson RI, et
al. Intraspinal dislocation of the rib in neurofibromatosis: a case report. Pediatric radiology.
1995;25(7):538-9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02015788. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02015788...
) |
1 |
13 |
None |
CT |
ASF,PSF,SSI,R |
Not mentioned |
Koshhal et al. (3232. Khoshhal KI, Ellis RD. Paraparesis after posterior spinal fusion in
neurofibromatosis secondary to rib displacement: case report and literature review. J Pediatr
Orthop. 2000;20(6):799-801.) |
1 |
16 |
No pre-operative symptoms; postoperative T5 paraparesis |
CT |
ASF,PSF,R |
5 months |
Major et al. (3333. Major MR, Huizenga BA. Spinal cord compression by displaced ribs in
neurofibromatosis. A report of three cases. J Bone Joint Surg Am.
1988;70(7):1100-2.) |
3 |
13 |
Transient loss of sensation below the waist and inability to move lower extremities after fall
on rib hump |
CT-M |
ASF,PSF,SSI,R |
Not mentioned |
|
|
5 |
None |
CT |
ASF,PSF,SSI,R |
Not mentioned |
|
|
11 |
None |
CT-M |
PSF,R |
Not mentioned |
Mukhtar et al. (33. Mukhtar IA, Letts M, Kontio K. Spinal cord impingement by a displaced rib in
scoliosis due to neurofibromatosis. Can J Surg. 2005;48(5):414-5.) |
1 |
10 |
Right leg weakness and radiculopathy down to toes when he rolled to his right side |
CT-M |
R,PSF |
2 years |
Yalcin et al. (1414. Yalcin N, Bar-on E, Yazici M. Impingement of spinal cord by dislocated rib in
dystrophic scoliosis secondary to neurofibromatosis type 1: radiological signs and management
strategies. Spine. 2008;33(23):E881-6,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e318184efad. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181...
) |
3 |
14 |
None |
CT |
R,PSF,SSI |
Not mentioned |
|
|
12 |
None |
CT, MRI |
R,PSF,SSI |
Not mentioned |
|
|
6 |
None |
Radiographs &CT |
PSF,SSI |
Not mentioned |
Ton et al. (2424. Ton J, Stein-Wexler R, Yen P, Gupta M. Rib head protrusion into the central
canal in type 1 neurofibromatosis. Pediatr Radiol. 2010;40(12):1902-9,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00247-010-1789-1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00247-010-178...
) |
4 |
14 |
Mild lower limb hyperreflexia and ankle clonus |
CT, MRI |
PSF,SSI,R |
Not mentioned |
|
|
11 |
None |
CT,MRI |
R,PSF,SSI |
Not mentioned |
|
|
11 |
None |
CT,MRI |
R,ASF,PSF |
Not mentioned |
|
|
9 |
Right foot weakness, hyperreflexia and clonus |
CT,MRI |
R,ASF,PSF |
Not mentioned |