Revision surgery in adult scoliosis patients.
Surgical management of the scoliosis patient has evolved significantly in recent years. We are now seeing patients who were operated on 15-20 years ago return with problems distal to the fusion. These adults have unique problems that need to be managed by many disciplines. This article describes current problems in the adult scoliosis patients who have had previous surgery, current treatments, and nursing management of these patients.
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D000328:Adult; D001915:Braces; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D010027:Osteotomy; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D013123:Spinal Fusion