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    Fellowship & Membership

  • Fellowship in Spine Surgery (Manipal University).
  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (Mumbai).
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI).
  • AO Spine.
  • Endoscopic Spine Foundation India.
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons Association of Bharath (MISSAB).
  • Asia Pacific Spine Society.
  • Indian Orthopedic Association.
  • Karnataka Orthopedic Association.
  • Field of Expertise

  • Non-operative and operative treatment of neck & back pain
  • Various injection techniques in spinal disorders
  • Minimally Invasive Microscopic and Endoscopic Procedures
  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization, Posterior and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF / TLIF)
  • Navigation assisted Minimally Invasive Spinal surgeries
  • Minimally invasive Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic fractures,
  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Complex Cervical Spine Surgeries
  • Surgery for Spinal Tumors
  • Scoliosis Correction Surgeries
  • Spinal Osteotomies for Kyphosis
  • Spinal Column Reconstruction – Posterior/ Anterior
  • Surgeries for Spinal Cord / Column Tumors
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Telugu
  • Bengali
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Best outgoing student in Class XII (2005).
  • Winners of 28th Senior National Throw Ball Championship 2005, held at Andrapradesh from 4th - 6th Feb 2005.
  • Best poster Award in KOACON- 2016 for presenting a poster on Paediatric Recurrent Aggressive Spinal Fibromatosis With Progressive Kyphosis And Neurological Deficits.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Primary extra-skeletal Ewing’s sarcoma presenting as an epidural Soft Tissue Lesion causing cauda equina syndrome in an adolescent girl: a case report. Spinal Cord Ser Cases 8, 13 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41394-021-00474-7.
  • Report of isolated epidural extra-nodal Rosai-Dorfman disease of cervicothoracic spine. Spinal Cord Ser Cases. 2020 Aug 27;6(1):82. doi: 10.1038/s41394-020-00332-y. PMID: 32855389.
  • Spinal Tuberculosis Presenting as Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura - A Case Report. J Clin Cases Rep 4(S8): 21-24. 2582-0435/© 2021 The Authors. Published by TRIDHA Scholars.
  • Correlation Of Clinical, Radiological And Arthroscopic Findings Of Meniscus And Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Of The Knee. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences 2017;3(3):92-95.
  • Comparison of femoral foot prints in Acute V/S Chronic ACL injury. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences 2017;3(3):367-370.
  • A clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness of proximal femoral nail anti-rotation in the management of peritrochanteric fractures of the femur". International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences ISSN: 2395-1958 IJOS 2019; 5(2): 133-137.
  • Functional outcome following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with single row technique using bioabsorbable anchors: Prospective study. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences ISSN: 2395-1958 IJOS 2019; 5(2): 334-338.
  • Prediction of autologous hamstring graft size in ACL reconstruction using gender, activity level, anthropometric parameters & MRI- A prospective and retrospective study. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences ISSN: 2395-1958 IJOS 2019; 5(2): 1058-1062.
  • Tuberculous dactylitis (Spina ventosa) of the proximal phalanx in a 10-year-old girl: A case report. Int J Orthop Sci 2020;6(1):668-671. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2020.v6.i1l.1941.
  • PAPANNA, AJAY KUMAR SHETTY et al. EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTION IN HERNIATED DISC AND LUMBAR CANAL STENOSIS: IS IT JUST A PLACEBO?. Coluna/Columna [online]. 2021, v. 20, n. 3 [Accessed 30 January 2022] , pp. 189-191. Available from: . Epub 13 Sept 2021. ISSN 2177-014X. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1808-185120212003241111.
  • Dr. Ajay Kumar SP on How Can Parents Keep Their Kids Away From Osteoporosis? | The Healthsite | World Osteoporosis Day.Click Here
  • Dr. Ajay Kumar on Doctor Successfully Treats a Critical Spine Injury Case | Medgate Today.Click Here
  • Dr. Sharad Rajamani & Dr. Aajay Kumar SP in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh- Vaartha | The Hans India | iFacts | Ramoj tv | News8. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Varthur: Dr. Ajay Kumar SP on the Impact of scoliosis on a child's growth and development | The Times of India. Click Here

    Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Telugu
  • Bengali
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Fellowship in Spine Surgery (Manipal University).
  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (Mumbai).
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI).
  • AO Spine.
  • Endoscopic Spine Foundation India.
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons Association of Bharath (MISSAB).
  • Asia Pacific Spine Society.
  • Indian Orthopedic Association.
  • Karnataka Orthopedic Association.
  • Field of Expertise

  • Non-operative and operative treatment of neck & back pain
  • Various injection techniques in spinal disorders
  • Minimally Invasive Microscopic and Endoscopic Procedures
  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization, Posterior and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF / TLIF)
  • Navigation assisted Minimally Invasive Spinal surgeries
  • Minimally invasive Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic fractures,
  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Complex Cervical Spine Surgeries
  • Surgery for Spinal Tumors
  • Scoliosis Correction Surgeries
  • Spinal Osteotomies for Kyphosis
  • Spinal Column Reconstruction – Posterior/ Anterior
  • Surgeries for Spinal Cord / Column Tumors
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Best outgoing student in Class XII (2005).
  • Winners of 28th Senior National Throw Ball Championship 2005, held at Andrapradesh from 4th - 6th Feb 2005.
  • Best poster Award in KOACON- 2016 for presenting a poster on Paediatric Recurrent Aggressive Spinal Fibromatosis With Progressive Kyphosis And Neurological Deficits.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Primary extra-skeletal Ewing’s sarcoma presenting as an epidural Soft Tissue Lesion causing cauda equina syndrome in an adolescent girl: a case report. Spinal Cord Ser Cases 8, 13 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41394-021-00474-7.
  • Report of isolated epidural extra-nodal Rosai-Dorfman disease of cervicothoracic spine. Spinal Cord Ser Cases. 2020 Aug 27;6(1):82. doi: 10.1038/s41394-020-00332-y. PMID: 32855389.
  • Spinal Tuberculosis Presenting as Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura - A Case Report. J Clin Cases Rep 4(S8): 21-24. 2582-0435/© 2021 The Authors. Published by TRIDHA Scholars.
  • Correlation Of Clinical, Radiological And Arthroscopic Findings Of Meniscus And Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Of The Knee. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences 2017;3(3):92-95.
  • Comparison of femoral foot prints in Acute V/S Chronic ACL injury. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences 2017;3(3):367-370.
  • A clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness of proximal femoral nail anti-rotation in the management of peritrochanteric fractures of the femur". International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences ISSN: 2395-1958 IJOS 2019; 5(2): 133-137.
  • Functional outcome following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with single row technique using bioabsorbable anchors: Prospective study. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences ISSN: 2395-1958 IJOS 2019; 5(2): 334-338.
  • Prediction of autologous hamstring graft size in ACL reconstruction using gender, activity level, anthropometric parameters & MRI- A prospective and retrospective study. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences ISSN: 2395-1958 IJOS 2019; 5(2): 1058-1062.
  • Tuberculous dactylitis (Spina ventosa) of the proximal phalanx in a 10-year-old girl: A case report. Int J Orthop Sci 2020;6(1):668-671. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2020.v6.i1l.1941.
  • PAPANNA, AJAY KUMAR SHETTY et al. EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTION IN HERNIATED DISC AND LUMBAR CANAL STENOSIS: IS IT JUST A PLACEBO?. Coluna/Columna [online]. 2021, v. 20, n. 3 [Accessed 30 January 2022] , pp. 189-191. Available from: . Epub 13 Sept 2021. ISSN 2177-014X. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1808-185120212003241111.
  • Dr. Ajay Kumar SP on How Can Parents Keep Their Kids Away From Osteoporosis? | The Healthsite | World Osteoporosis Day.Click Here
  • Dr. Ajay Kumar on Doctor Successfully Treats a Critical Spine Injury Case | Medgate Today.Click Here
  • Dr. Sharad Rajamani & Dr. Aajay Kumar SP in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh- Vaartha | The Hans India | iFacts | Ramoj tv | News8. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Varthur: Dr. Ajay Kumar SP on the Impact of scoliosis on a child's growth and development | The Times of India. Click Here

    Field of Expertise

  • Non-operative and operative treatment of neck & back pain
  • Various injection techniques in spinal disorders
  • Minimally Invasive Microscopic and Endoscopic Procedures
  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization, Posterior and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF / TLIF)
  • Navigation assisted Minimally Invasive Spinal surgeries
  • Minimally invasive Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic fractures,
  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Complex Cervical Spine Surgeries
  • Surgery for Spinal Tumors
  • Scoliosis Correction Surgeries
  • Spinal Osteotomies for Kyphosis
  • Spinal Column Reconstruction – Posterior/ Anterior
  • Surgeries for Spinal Cord / Column Tumors
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Fellowship in Spine Surgery (Manipal University).
  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (Mumbai).
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI).
  • AO Spine.
  • Endoscopic Spine Foundation India.
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons Association of Bharath (MISSAB).
  • Asia Pacific Spine Society.
  • Indian Orthopedic Association.
  • Karnataka Orthopedic Association.
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Telugu
  • Bengali
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Best outgoing student in Class XII (2005).
  • Winners of 28th Senior National Throw Ball Championship 2005, held at Andrapradesh from 4th - 6th Feb 2005.
  • Best poster Award in KOACON- 2016 for presenting a poster on Paediatric Recurrent Aggressive Spinal Fibromatosis With Progressive Kyphosis And Neurological Deficits.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Primary extra-skeletal Ewing’s sarcoma presenting as an epidural Soft Tissue Lesion causing cauda equina syndrome in an adolescent girl: a case report. Spinal Cord Ser Cases 8, 13 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41394-021-00474-7.
  • Report of isolated epidural extra-nodal Rosai-Dorfman disease of cervicothoracic spine. Spinal Cord Ser Cases. 2020 Aug 27;6(1):82. doi: 10.1038/s41394-020-00332-y. PMID: 32855389.
  • Spinal Tuberculosis Presenting as Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura - A Case Report. J Clin Cases Rep 4(S8): 21-24. 2582-0435/© 2021 The Authors. Published by TRIDHA Scholars.
  • Correlation Of Clinical, Radiological And Arthroscopic Findings Of Meniscus And Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Of The Knee. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences 2017;3(3):92-95.
  • Comparison of femoral foot prints in Acute V/S Chronic ACL injury. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences 2017;3(3):367-370.
  • A clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness of proximal femoral nail anti-rotation in the management of peritrochanteric fractures of the femur". International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences ISSN: 2395-1958 IJOS 2019; 5(2): 133-137.
  • Functional outcome following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with single row technique using bioabsorbable anchors: Prospective study. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences ISSN: 2395-1958 IJOS 2019; 5(2): 334-338.
  • Prediction of autologous hamstring graft size in ACL reconstruction using gender, activity level, anthropometric parameters & MRI- A prospective and retrospective study. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences ISSN: 2395-1958 IJOS 2019; 5(2): 1058-1062.
  • Tuberculous dactylitis (Spina ventosa) of the proximal phalanx in a 10-year-old girl: A case report. Int J Orthop Sci 2020;6(1):668-671. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2020.v6.i1l.1941.
  • PAPANNA, AJAY KUMAR SHETTY et al. EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTION IN HERNIATED DISC AND LUMBAR CANAL STENOSIS: IS IT JUST A PLACEBO?. Coluna/Columna [online]. 2021, v. 20, n. 3 [Accessed 30 January 2022] , pp. 189-191. Available from: . Epub 13 Sept 2021. ISSN 2177-014X. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1808-185120212003241111.
  • Dr. Ajay Kumar SP on How Can Parents Keep Their Kids Away From Osteoporosis? | The Healthsite | World Osteoporosis Day.Click Here
  • Dr. Ajay Kumar on Doctor Successfully Treats a Critical Spine Injury Case | Medgate Today.Click Here
  • Dr. Sharad Rajamani & Dr. Aajay Kumar SP in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh- Vaartha | The Hans India | iFacts | Ramoj tv | News8. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Varthur: Dr. Ajay Kumar SP on the Impact of scoliosis on a child's growth and development | The Times of India. Click Here

    Awards & Achievements

  • Best outgoing student in Class XII (2005).
  • Winners of 28th Senior National Throw Ball Championship 2005, held at Andrapradesh from 4th - 6th Feb 2005.
  • Best poster Award in KOACON- 2016 for presenting a poster on Paediatric Recurrent Aggressive Spinal Fibromatosis With Progressive Kyphosis And Neurological Deficits.
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Fellowship in Spine Surgery (Manipal University).
  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (Mumbai).
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI).
  • AO Spine.
  • Endoscopic Spine Foundation India.
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons Association of Bharath (MISSAB).
  • Asia Pacific Spine Society.
  • Indian Orthopedic Association.
  • Karnataka Orthopedic Association.
  • Field of Expertise

  • Non-operative and operative treatment of neck & back pain
  • Various injection techniques in spinal disorders
  • Minimally Invasive Microscopic and Endoscopic Procedures
  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization, Posterior and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF / TLIF)
  • Navigation assisted Minimally Invasive Spinal surgeries
  • Minimally invasive Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic fractures,
  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Complex Cervical Spine Surgeries
  • Surgery for Spinal Tumors
  • Scoliosis Correction Surgeries
  • Spinal Osteotomies for Kyphosis
  • Spinal Column Reconstruction – Posterior/ Anterior
  • Surgeries for Spinal Cord / Column Tumors
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Telugu
  • Bengali
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil
  • Talks & Publications

  • Primary extra-skeletal Ewing’s sarcoma presenting as an epidural Soft Tissue Lesion causing cauda equina syndrome in an adolescent girl: a case report. Spinal Cord Ser Cases 8, 13 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41394-021-00474-7.
  • Report of isolated epidural extra-nodal Rosai-Dorfman disease of cervicothoracic spine. Spinal Cord Ser Cases. 2020 Aug 27;6(1):82. doi: 10.1038/s41394-020-00332-y. PMID: 32855389.
  • Spinal Tuberculosis Presenting as Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura - A Case Report. J Clin Cases Rep 4(S8): 21-24. 2582-0435/© 2021 The Authors. Published by TRIDHA Scholars.
  • Correlation Of Clinical, Radiological And Arthroscopic Findings Of Meniscus And Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Of The Knee. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences 2017;3(3):92-95.
  • Comparison of femoral foot prints in Acute V/S Chronic ACL injury. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences 2017;3(3):367-370.
  • A clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness of proximal femoral nail anti-rotation in the management of peritrochanteric fractures of the femur". International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences ISSN: 2395-1958 IJOS 2019; 5(2): 133-137.
  • Functional outcome following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with single row technique using bioabsorbable anchors: Prospective study. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences ISSN: 2395-1958 IJOS 2019; 5(2): 334-338.
  • Prediction of autologous hamstring graft size in ACL reconstruction using gender, activity level, anthropometric parameters & MRI- A prospective and retrospective study. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences ISSN: 2395-1958 IJOS 2019; 5(2): 1058-1062.
  • Tuberculous dactylitis (Spina ventosa) of the proximal phalanx in a 10-year-old girl: A case report. Int J Orthop Sci 2020;6(1):668-671. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2020.v6.i1l.1941.
  • PAPANNA, AJAY KUMAR SHETTY et al. EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTION IN HERNIATED DISC AND LUMBAR CANAL STENOSIS: IS IT JUST A PLACEBO?. Coluna/Columna [online]. 2021, v. 20, n. 3 [Accessed 30 January 2022] , pp. 189-191. Available from: . Epub 13 Sept 2021. ISSN 2177-014X. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1808-185120212003241111.
  • Dr. Ajay Kumar SP on How Can Parents Keep Their Kids Away From Osteoporosis? | The Healthsite | World Osteoporosis Day.Click Here
  • Dr. Ajay Kumar on Doctor Successfully Treats a Critical Spine Injury Case | Medgate Today.Click Here
  • Dr. Sharad Rajamani & Dr. Aajay Kumar SP in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh- Vaartha | The Hans India | iFacts | Ramoj tv | News8. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Varthur: Dr. Ajay Kumar SP on the Impact of scoliosis on a child's growth and development | The Times of India. Click Here

    Talks & Publications

  • Primary extra-skeletal Ewing’s sarcoma presenting as an epidural Soft Tissue Lesion causing cauda equina syndrome in an adolescent girl: a case report. Spinal Cord Ser Cases 8, 13 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41394-021-00474-7.
  • Report of isolated epidural extra-nodal Rosai-Dorfman disease of cervicothoracic spine. Spinal Cord Ser Cases. 2020 Aug 27;6(1):82. doi: 10.1038/s41394-020-00332-y. PMID: 32855389.
  • Spinal Tuberculosis Presenting as Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura - A Case Report. J Clin Cases Rep 4(S8): 21-24. 2582-0435/© 2021 The Authors. Published by TRIDHA Scholars.
  • Correlation Of Clinical, Radiological And Arthroscopic Findings Of Meniscus And Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Of The Knee. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences 2017;3(3):92-95.
  • Comparison of femoral foot prints in Acute V/S Chronic ACL injury. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences 2017;3(3):367-370.
  • A clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness of proximal femoral nail anti-rotation in the management of peritrochanteric fractures of the femur". International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences ISSN: 2395-1958 IJOS 2019; 5(2): 133-137.
  • Functional outcome following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with single row technique using bioabsorbable anchors: Prospective study. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences ISSN: 2395-1958 IJOS 2019; 5(2): 334-338.
  • Prediction of autologous hamstring graft size in ACL reconstruction using gender, activity level, anthropometric parameters & MRI- A prospective and retrospective study. International Journal Of Orthopedics Sciences ISSN: 2395-1958 IJOS 2019; 5(2): 1058-1062.
  • Tuberculous dactylitis (Spina ventosa) of the proximal phalanx in a 10-year-old girl: A case report. Int J Orthop Sci 2020;6(1):668-671. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2020.v6.i1l.1941.
  • PAPANNA, AJAY KUMAR SHETTY et al. EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTION IN HERNIATED DISC AND LUMBAR CANAL STENOSIS: IS IT JUST A PLACEBO?. Coluna/Columna [online]. 2021, v. 20, n. 3 [Accessed 30 January 2022] , pp. 189-191. Available from: . Epub 13 Sept 2021. ISSN 2177-014X. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1808-185120212003241111.
  • Dr. Ajay Kumar SP on How Can Parents Keep Their Kids Away From Osteoporosis? | The Healthsite | World Osteoporosis Day.Click Here
  • Dr. Ajay Kumar on Doctor Successfully Treats a Critical Spine Injury Case | Medgate Today.Click Here
  • Dr. Sharad Rajamani & Dr. Aajay Kumar SP in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh- Vaartha | The Hans India | iFacts | Ramoj tv | News8. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Varthur: Dr. Ajay Kumar SP on the Impact of scoliosis on a child's growth and development | The Times of India. Click Here
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Fellowship in Spine Surgery (Manipal University).
  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (Mumbai).
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI).
  • AO Spine.
  • Endoscopic Spine Foundation India.
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons Association of Bharath (MISSAB).
  • Asia Pacific Spine Society.
  • Indian Orthopedic Association.
  • Karnataka Orthopedic Association.
  • Field of Expertise

  • Non-operative and operative treatment of neck & back pain
  • Various injection techniques in spinal disorders
  • Minimally Invasive Microscopic and Endoscopic Procedures
  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization, Posterior and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF / TLIF)
  • Navigation assisted Minimally Invasive Spinal surgeries
  • Minimally invasive Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic fractures,
  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Complex Cervical Spine Surgeries
  • Surgery for Spinal Tumors
  • Scoliosis Correction Surgeries
  • Spinal Osteotomies for Kyphosis
  • Spinal Column Reconstruction – Posterior/ Anterior
  • Surgeries for Spinal Cord / Column Tumors
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Telugu
  • Bengali
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Best outgoing student in Class XII (2005).
  • Winners of 28th Senior National Throw Ball Championship 2005, held at Andrapradesh from 4th - 6th Feb 2005.
  • Best poster Award in KOACON- 2016 for presenting a poster on Paediatric Recurrent Aggressive Spinal Fibromatosis With Progressive Kyphosis And Neurological Deficits.

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