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Progression of congenital scoliosis is least likely in which of the following veebra anomalies?

A
Fully segmented Hemiveebra
B
Wedge veebra
C
Block veebra
D
Unilateral unsegmented bar with Hemiveebra
High-Yield Explanation
Block veebra type of scoliosis has the best prognosis. The progression is slow and it can be corrected easily, whereas unilateral thoracic unsegmented type carries worst prognosis. Ref: Ohopaedic Surgery Essentials in Pediatrics By Kathryn E. Cramer, Susan A. Scherl, 2004), Page 65; Campbell's Ohopaedics, 11th Edition, Page 2607.

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