title: Common complications of pediatric neuromuscular disorders.
abstract: Children with pediatric neuromuscular disorders experience common complications, primarily due to immobility and weakness. Musculoskeletal complications include hip dysplasia with associated hip subluxation or dislocation, neuromuscular scoliosis, and osteoporosis and resulting fractures. Constipation, gastroesophageal reflux, and obesity and malnutrition are commonly experienced gastrointestinal complications. Disordered sleep also is frequently observed, which affects both patients and caregivers.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, University of California San Diego, 3020 Children's Way, San Diego, CA, USA. Electronic address: askalsky@rchsd.org.
authors.forename: Andrew J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Skalsky
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, University of California San Diego, 3020 Children's Way, San Diego, CA, USA.
authors.forename: Pritha B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Dalal
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D020920:Dyssomnias / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000209:etiology; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000209:etiology
keywords: Constipation; Hip dysplasia; Nutrition; Pediatric neuromuscular disorder; Scoliosis; Sleep