10.1055/b-0038-162471 10 The Spine in Duchenne Muscular DystrophyBenjamin Alman Abstract Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a recessive X-linked disorder resulting in progressive muscle weakness. Untreated boys develop a relentlessly progressive…
10.1055/b-0038-162470 9 The Patient with Spinal Cord Injury: Surgical ConsiderationsJoshua M. Pahys, Amer F. Samdani, and Randal R. Betz Abstract The incidence of the development of scoliosis in young patients…
10.1055/b-0038-162468 7 Scoliosis in Cerebral PalsyPaul D. Sponseller and Stuart L. Mitchell Abstract Surgical treatment of spinal deformity in patients with cerebral palsy is complex and has one of the…
10.1055/b-0038-162466 5 Unique Challenges with Scoliosis and Dislocated HipsFiroz Miyanji and Randal R. Betz Abstract The incidence of hip abnormalities in patients with cerebral palsy ranges from 25 to 30%….
10.1055/b-0038-162467 6 Predicting Complications: When to Operate or NotMark F. Abel and Anuj Singla Abstract Spinal deformities, including scoliosis and severe sagittal deformities, are common in patients with neuromuscular conditions,…
10.1055/b-0038-162465 4 Intraoperative Issues: Anesthesia, Neuromonitoring, Estimated Blood LossPaul D. Kiely, Akhil A. Tawari, Jahangir K. Asghar, and Harry L. Shufflebarger Abstract Children with neuromuscular scoliosis pose unique, challenges and…
10.1055/b-0038-162464 3 Surgical Indications in Neuromuscular ScoliosisCheryl R. Lawing, Michael P. Kelly, and Paul D. Sponseller Abstract Neuromuscular spinal deformity surgery carries significant risks of perioperative complication. A thorough knowledge…
10.1055/b-0038-162463 2 Nonoperative ManagementStefan Parent Abstract Scoliosis is a common deformity in neuromuscular disorders. This spinal deformity usually presents at an early age, rapidly progresses during growth, and continues to…
10.1055/b-0038-162462 1 Preoperative Evaluation and OptimizationMichael P. Kelly and Scott J. Luhmann Abstract Pediatric neuromuscular spinal deformity surgeries are complex due to the multisystem involvement of the diseases commonly encountered….
10.1055/b-0038-162200 71 Spinal Vascular TumorsYoshua Esquenazi, Mark H. Bilsky, Ilya Laufer, and Athos Patsalides Abstract The primary treatment modalities for metastatic spinal tumors are radiotherapy and surgery; the goals are…
