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What is a developmental abnormality of the spine?
A developmental abnormality of the spine is a condition incurred during childhood (or even in the womb) that impacts the health of the spine. Common conditions include:
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis Overview
This reference provides more detailed overviews of these conditions.
Click here for a list of developmental abnormalities of the spine. (Note: click on Disease Types.)
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What clinical findings (signs, symptoms and test results) indicate a developmental abnormality of the spine?
The most common symptom is back pain.
Test results
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Treatment options
Pain medication is the most common form of treatment for developmental abnormalities. Click here for a more complete discussion of treatment options.
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Science Links
Spinal Anatomy
This reference offers a concise description of the anatomy of the spine and the four regions of the spine: cervical (neck), thoracic (upper back), lumbar (lower back), and sacral (bottom or tailbone). Click the links at the bottom for additional information about the spine.
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