Neuromuscular Scoliosis : When, Who, Why and Outcomes - 24/06/21
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Scoliosis has a very high prevalence among patients with neuromuscular disease involving the thoracic spine and truncal muscles. Physical examination and radiographs are used to screen for presence of scoliosis and monitor progression. Management includes therapy participation, optimizing equipment and orthotic use, and possible surgical intervention. Unlike idiopathic adolescent scoliosis, curves tend to progress despite orthotic use compliance. Associated pelvic obliquity creates risk for pressure sores and pain. As such, education of caregivers is a key point of optimizing management.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Neuromuscular scoliosis, Neurogenic scoliosis, Orthotics, Spinal fusion, Lower motor neuron disease
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Vol 32 - N° 3
P. 547-556 - août 2021 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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