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- Title
Surgical treatment of spinal deformities in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a long term follow-up study.
- Authors
Cervellati, S; Bettini, N; Moscato, M; Gusella, A; Dema, E; Maresi, R
- Abstract
Surgical treatment of spinal deformities in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is influenced by a number of factors which have proven to be a difficult challenge. Each case should be carefully evaluated, considering not only the natural history of the spinal deformity, but also the patient's general condition. These should be thoroughly assessed through clinical and radiographic investigations together with other medical specialists. Life expectancy should be determined according to the cardio-respiratory function, and both preoperative and postoperative quality of life should be taken into consideration, trying to imagine the functional status of each patient after surgery.
- Publication
European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society, 2004, Vol 13, Issue 5, p441
- ISSN
0940-6719
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00586-002-0515-6