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Nerve root anomalies: making sense of a complicated literature

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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.

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    Cameron K. Schmidt & R. Shane Tubbs

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    Tarush Rustagi, Fernando Alonso, Jens R. Chapman & Rod J. Oskouian

  3. Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George’s University School of Medicine, West Indies, Grenada

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Schmidt, C.K., Rustagi, T., Alonso, F. et al. Nerve root anomalies: making sense of a complicated literature. Childs Nerv Syst 33, 1261–1273 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-017-3457-3

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