Hemivertebra (HV) is a congenital spinal abnormality. Most hemivertebrae have normal growth plates so create a progressive deformity with growth leading to asymmetric loads on adjacent vertebrae which also show an asymmetric growth. We review the condition and its treatment.
Keywords: Congenital scoliosis; Hemivertebra; deformity; hemivertebra resection; review.