title: Duchenne muscular dystrophy: the management of scoliosis.
abstract: This study summaries the current management of scoliosis in patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. A literature review of Medline was performed and the collected articles critically appraised. This literature is discussed to give an overview of the current management of scoliosis within Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Importantly, improvements in respiratory care, the use of steroids and improving surgical techniques have allowed patients to maintain quality of life and improved life expectancy in this patient group.
authors.affiliation: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK; ; Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.
authors.forename: James E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Archer
authors.affiliation: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.
authors.forename: Adrian C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Gardner
authors.affiliation: Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.
authors.forename: Helen P
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Roper
authors.affiliation: Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: Ashish A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Chikermane
authors.affiliation: Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: Andrew J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Tatman
keywords: Duchenne muscular dystrophy; scoliosis; spinal surgery