Neuromuscular scoliosis: diagnostic and therapeutic considerations.
Neuromuscular scoliosis in a child presents as a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma to the pediatric neurologist, the pediatric neurological surgeon, and the pediatric orthopaedist. Because of its progressive nature, it tends to be refractory to conservative management and requires active intervention. Neuromuscular scoliosis is a symptom, and the diseases leading to the deformity must be addressed together with the spinal abnormality. The framework of the diagnosis and management is addressed in this article.
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Division of Neurosurgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242, USA.
Menezes
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D019090:Case Management; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010808:Physical Examination; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy