J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
2015 Aug;58(2):147-149. 10.3340/jkns.2015.58.2.147.
Complete Separation of the Vertebral Body Associated with a Schmorl's Node Accompanying Severe Osteoporosis
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- 1Department of Natural Medical Sciences, College of Health Science, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea.
- 2Department of Neurosurgery, Heori Sarang Hospital, Daejeon, Korea.
- 3Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 4Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea. chosunns@chosun.ac.kr
- KMID: 2191325
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2015.58.2.147
Abstract
- A Schmorl's node is defined as a simple endplate intravertebral herniation resulting from trauma or idiopathic causes. Although Schmorl's nodes have been considered clinically insignificant, they might indicate an active symptomatic process or cause serious complications. In this study, we report an interesting case of complete separation of a vertebral body caused by an untreated Schmorl's node accompanying severe osteoporosis. To our knowledge, this is the first clinical report in the published literature to evaluate the complete separation of a vertebral body associated with a Schmorl's node.
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