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Neuromuscular Scoliosis POSNA Study Guide

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Description: Objectives
Define neuromuscular scoliosis.
List causes of neuromuscular scoliosis. Include upper motor neuron, lower motor neuron, and myopathic causes.
Describe the genesis and development of neuromuscular spinal deformity.
Describe the role of pelvic obliquity in neuromuscular scoliosis.
Discuss the role of bracing for neuromuscular scoliosis.
Describe factors contributing to the higher complication rate following surgery for neuromuscular spine deformity.

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Language: English

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Added: Sun Jul 29 2007
Last Modified: Thu Jun 11 2009