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A Dutch guideline for the treatment of scoliosis in neuromuscular disorders

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Location: http://www.scoliosisjournal.com/content/3/1/14/abstract

Description: Children with neuromuscular disorders with a progressive muscle weakness such as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy frequently develop a progressive scoliosis. A severe scoliosis compromises respiratory function, makes sitting more difficult, and is perceived as unaesthetic. Spinal surgery is considered the primary treatment option for correcting severe scoliosis in neuromuscular disorders. Surgery in this population requires a multidisciplinary approach, careful planning, dedicated surgical procedures, and specialized after care.
M. G. Mullender , N. A. Blom , M. De Kleuver , J. M. Fock , W. M.G.C. Hitters , A. M.C. Horemans , C. J. Kalkman , J. E.H. Pruijs , R. R. Timmer , P. J. Titarsolej , N. C. Van Haasteren , M J. Van Tol-de Jager , A. J. Van Vught and B. J. Van Royen Scoliosis 2008, 3:14 Full text available

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Mullender et al
Institution: Scoliosis
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Language: English

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