Nerve root anomalies: making sense of a complicated literature

Childs Nerv Syst. 2017 Aug;33(8):1261-1273. doi: 10.1007/s00381-017-3457-3. Epub 2017 Jun 16.

Abstract

Introduction: Nerve root anomalies (NRAs) are a set of well-described congenital irregularities for which several classification systems have been devised over the years.

Conclusion: This comprehensive review examines the anatomy and characteristics of NRAs; their surgical, radiographic, and cadaveric prevalence rates; clinical and radiographic presentations; and surgical management. In addition, the top 5 NRA classification systems are presented and related.

Keywords: Anatomy; Duplicated; Imaging; Spinal nerve; Spine; Variations.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Radiculopathy / complications*
  • Radiculopathy / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiculopathy / epidemiology
  • Radiculopathy / surgery
  • Spinal Nerve Roots / abnormalities*
  • Spinal Nerve Roots / diagnostic imaging
  • Spinal Nerve Roots / pathology
  • Spinal Nerve Roots / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed