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2007 Spinal Deformity in Neurofibromatosis AAOS

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Location: http://www3.aaos.org/education/anmeet/anmt2007/podium/podium.cfm?Pevent=278

Description: Spinal Deformity in Neurofibromatosis: A Grading System to Predict Progression and Surgical Outcome Podium No: 278 Thursday, February 15, 2007 02:24 PM - 02:30 PM Location: San Diego Convention Center Room 6DE
Daniel J Sucato, MD Dallas TX (a- Medtronic) Anna McClung, RN Dallas TX (a- Medtronic) Peggy Cook, RN (n) Joel Lechevallier Rouen France (n) Moderator(s): Dennis Paul Grogan, MD Tampa FL (*) Gregory A Mencio, MD Nashville TN (*)
Patients with scoliosis and neurofibromatosis were analyzed to define the radiographic dystrophic index which correlated with curve progression preoperatively and loss of postoperative correction.

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Sucato et al
Institution: AAOS Podium Presentation
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Language: English

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