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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XXXI | Pages 11 - 11
1 Jul 2012
Tsirikos AI Mains E
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Purpose of the study

To investigate the efficacy of pedicle screw instrumentation in correcting spinal deformity in patients with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. Also to assess quality of life and functional improvement after deformity correction as perceived by the parents of our patients.

Summary of Background Data

All pedicle screw constructs have been commonly used to correct adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. There is limited information on their effectiveness in treating patients with cerebral palsy and neuromuscular scoliosis.