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Thoracic spinous process nonunion as an unusual cause of back pain: a case report and review of the literature.

Gilles DietrichRaphaël RichardAlain AkikiSebastien LevyBenoit Maeder
Published in: Journal of medical case reports (2024)
Although spinous process nonunions may in some cases be well tolerated, surgical resection appears to be a reliable option in case of persistent symptoms. This illustrated case shows the description of an isolated thoracic spinous process nonunion and its surgical treatment.
Keyphrases
  • spinal cord
  • physical activity