ArticleScoliosis2008
A Dutch guideline for the treatment of scoliosis in neuromuscular disorders.
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- Perioperative Care of Children with Severe Neurological Impairment and Neuromuscular Scoliosis-Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
- A bench-to-bedside study about trigger asynchronies induced by the introduction of external gas into the non-invasive mechanical ventilation circuit.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- Motor Function of Children with SMA1 and SMA2 Depends on the Neck and Trunk Muscle Strength, Deformation of the Spine, and the Range of Motion in the Limb Joints.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- [Scoliosis in spinal muscular atrophy].Der Orthopade · 2021Review
- Cervical rotation, chest deformity and pelvic obliquity in patients with spinal muscular atrophy.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Article
- Reliability of four tests to assess body posture and the range of selected movements in individuals with spinal muscular atrophy.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2019Article
- A New Functional Scale and Ambulatory Functional Classification of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Scale Development and Preliminary Analyses of Reliability and Validity.Annals of rehabilitation medicine · 2018Article
- The effect of wearing night splints for one year on the standing motor function of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.Journal of physical therapy science · 2018Article
- 2016 SOSORT guidelines: orthopaedic and rehabilitation treatment of idiopathic scoliosis during growth.Scoliosis and spinal disorders · 2018Review
- [Characteristics of neuromuscular scoliosis].Der Orthopade · 2016Review
- Orthopedic Management of Scoliosis by Garches Brace and Spinal Fusion in SMA Type 2 Children.Journal of neuromuscular diseases · 2015Article
- Simultaneous progression patterns of scoliosis, pelvic obliquity, and hip subluxation/dislocation in non-ambulatory neuromuscular patients: an approach to deformity documentation.Journal of children's orthopaedics · 2015Article
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Abstract
backgroundChildren with neuromuscular disorders with a progressive muscle weakness such as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy frequently develop a progressive scoliosis. A severe scoliosis compromises respiratory function and makes sitting more difficult. Spinal surgery is considered the primary treatment option for correcting severe scoliosis in neuromuscular disorders. Surgery in this population requires a multidisciplinary approach, careful planning, dedicated surgical procedures, and specialized after care.
methodsThe guideline is based on scientific evidence and expert opinions. A multidisciplinary working group representing experts from all relevant specialties performed the research. A literature search was conducted to collect scientific evidence in answer to specific questions posed by the working group. Literature was classified according to the level of evidence.
resultsFor most aspects of the treatment scientific evidence is scarce and only low level cohort studies were found. Nevertheless, a high degree of consensus was reached about the management of patients with scoliosis in neuromuscular disorders. This was translated into a set of recommendations, which are now officially accepted as a general guideline in the Netherlands.
conclusionIn order to optimize the treatment for scoliosis in neuromuscular disorders a Dutch guideline has been composed. This evidence-based, multidisciplinary guideline addresses conservative treatment, the preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative care of scoliosis in neuromuscular disorders.
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