Congenital Kyphosis with Hemivertebra
Published by Dr. Mayur Kardile — Pune Spine Institute
Case Overview
A 21-year-old girl presented with thoracolumbar kyphosis measuring 80 degrees. She was born with an abnormal spinal segment (hemivertebra) — a vertebra that formed incompletely during fetal development, causing the spine to curve forward.
She first noticed the deformity at age 8, and it had gradually progressed over the years. The growing curvature had caused significant psychological distress, leading to low self-esteem and difficulty forming social relationships.
She was operated with hemivertebra excision and deformity correction surgery. The deformed vertebra was removed and the spine was realigned and stabilized.
Following surgery, she stands tall with renewed confidence. Within 10 months of surgery, she got married and is now living a happy, active life. This case is a powerful example of how spinal deformity correction can transform not just a patient's posture, but their entire life.
Key Case Highlights
- 121-year-old with 80-degree thoracolumbar kyphosis
- 2Born with hemivertebra — deformity noticed at age 8 and progressed over years
- 3Severe psychosocial impact — low self-esteem and social withdrawal
- 4Treated with hemivertebra excision and deformity correction
- 5Married within 10 months of surgery
- 6Living a happy, active life — spine deformity correction transforms lives
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MS Orth | DNB | MCh (Toronto) | FRCSC
Fellowship-trained spine surgeon from Toronto. Trained in North America with expertise in complex deformity correction, minimally invasive surgery, and revision spine procedures.
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