Predictors of cervical myelopathy and hydrocephalus in young children with achondroplasia.

Youngbo ShimJung Min KoTae-Joon ChoSeung-Ki KimJi Hoon Phi

Published in: Orphanet journal of rare diseases (2021)

'Cord constriction ratio' for cervical myelopathy and 'Frontal horn width' and 'Posterior indentation' grade for hydrocephalus were significant predictors and may be used as useful parameters for management. 'Posterior indentation' grade may also be used to determine the treatment method for hydrocephalus.

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