Aims: This study is dedicated to the diagnostics of the progressive
Duchenne
The corticosteriods in the treatment of Duchenne’s or Becker’s
Objective: To assess the effect of spinal surgery and nocturnal ventilation on lung function and survival in patients with scoliosis secondary to Duchenne
Prior to the introduction of steroid management in Duchenne
This is a retrospective study describing four patients who developed symptomatic subluxation of the hip after stabilisation to the pelvis for myopathic scoliosis in Duchenne
Aprotinin has been shown to reduce blood loss in a number of surgical specialities. Patients with Duchenne
Background: There are conflicting reports regarding the effect of scoliosis surgery on respiratory function in Duchenne
Introduction: Duchenne’s
Boys affected by Duchenne
Introduction: Duchenne’s
Aim: This study is to assess whether spinal fusion surgery can be performed safely in patients with Duchenne’s
This study assessed whether spinal fusion surgery could be performed safely in patients with Duchenne’s
Introduction and Aims: This study is to assess whether spinal fusion surgery can be performed safely in patients with Duchenne’s
Aim:. Our aim was to report the rate and risk factors for post-operative complications in Duchenne
Objective: This study investigates whether fixation down to lumbar spine only can prevent pelvic tilt compared to pelvic fixation, in the surgical treatment of Duchenne
Introduction: Historically segmental sublaminar wiring (SLW) fixation has been used for the correction of spinal deformity in neuromuscular scoliosis, however pedicle screw (PS) fixation is gaining popularity. We compared the results of both techniques in patients with Duchenne
Study Design: A prospective observational study of scoliosis patients who were on non-invasive night ventilation for respiratory failure. Objective: To report the results of spinal deformity correction in a group of patients with progressive scoliosis and rare forms of
Introduction. Hip dysplasia is the most common congenital deformity of the musculoskeletal system. This is a pathology that brings the hip joint from subluxation to dislocation. Frequency of hip dysplasia − 16 children per 1000 newborns. Materials and Methods. Diagnostic methods of research are X-ray inspection which is necessarily carried out at internal rotation (rotation) of an extremity as lateral rotation of a hip on the radiograph always increases an angle of a valgus deviation of a neck. Surgical treatment is performed in the subclavian area of the femur. An external fixation device is applied and a corrective corticotomy is performed, and valgus deformity and anteversion are eliminated. The duration of treatment is 2.5–3 months. Results. Frequency of hip dysplasia − 16 children per 1000 newborns. We perform about 30 operations a year, including 60% girls and 40% boys. In addition, valgus deformity can be traced -. - in cerebral palsy. - after polio. - at progressing
Background: To evaluate bone mineral density in patients with scoliosis of different causes and compare it to the expected values for the age, gender and body mass. Methods: A Prospective, observational case series. From October 2003 to December 2004, Bone Mineral Density (BMD) of patients with different types of Scoliosis was recorded. Patients listed for corrective spinal surgery in our institute were included in the study (Total of 68 patients). BMD on lumbar spine and whole body was measured by DXA scan and recorded in form of Z-scores. Z-scores = number of Standard Deviations (SD) above or below age matched norms; it is age and gender specific standard deviation scores. Data collected using the same DXA scan equipment and software. There were 29 patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and 7 patients with congenital or infantile scoliosis. Z-scores from patients with neuromuscular scoliosis also included, 10 patients with cerebral palsy and 11 with