Neuromuscular Scoliosis: Causes of Deformity and Principles for Evaluation and Management

Sigurd Berven; David S. Bradford

doi:10.1055/s-2002-36540

Seminars in Neurology, Table of Contents

Semin Neurol 2002; 22(2): 167-178
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-36540

Neuromuscular Scoliosis: Causes of Deformity and Principles for Evaluation and Management

Sigurd Berven, David S. Bradford

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Scoliosis is commonly associated with a variety of neuromuscular disorders including conditions affecting upper and lower motor neurons as well as myopathies. Contained herein is a discussion of the spectrum of neuromuscular disorders that have been associated with scoliosis and related spinal deformities. Management, including surgical treatment in such patients, is summarized including indications, expectations, and impact on trunk balance, pulmonary function, and appearance.

KEYWORDS

Scoliosis - neuromuscular disease - spinal disorders

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