Progression of congenital scoliosis is least likely in which of the following vertebral anomalies –
Correct Answer: Block vertebra
Description: Congenital vertebral anomalies causing scoliosis are :
Hemivertebrae
Wedge vertebra
Unsegmented bar
Block vertebra
Combination : unsegmented bar with hemivertebrae
Amongst these minimum chances of progression are with block vertebrae and maximum with the combination of unsegmented bar & hemivertebrae.
Unsegmented bar - with hemivertebra > unsegmented bar > hemivertebra > wedge vertebra > block vertebra
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Orthopaedics
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