[Syndrome of excessive growth of the cutaneous integument in spinal cord hernias].

Combination of clinical manifestations of skin hyperplasia in spinal hernias with signs of connective tissue lesion (articular hypermobility, skin hyperelasticity, trophic disorders) indicates involvement of the spinal cord and its radicles which is confirmed by electromyographic findings. Early surgical treatment of spinal hernias prevents the development of irreversible changes in the nervous system and progression of neurological manifestations. It is also important that such patients find occupation which would not be associated with excessive strain on the vertebral column and overextension of the limb ligaments.