Juvenile Amyotrophy of the Distal Upper Extremity: Pathologic Findings of the Dura Mater and Surgical Management

Abstract

Juvenile amyotrophy of the distal upper extremity was characterized by inelastic dura that constricts and compresses the cervical spinal cord when the neck is in either a neutral or a flexed position. Abnormal dura appeared to be the cause of juvenile amyotrophy of the distal upper extremity. Duraplasty with spinal fusion are proposed as treatments.