What is hemivertebra?

Hemivertebra is characterized as a incomplete formation of the spine (vertebral body). It is the underlying cause of congenital scoliosis.

How do members experience hemivertebra?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hemivertebra*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for hemivertebra*

Who has hemivertebra on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 0
30s 1
40s 0
50s 0
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 1