The indication of fusion to the pelvis in neuromuscular scoliosis is based on the underlying disease rather than on pelvic obliquity
DiscussionThe decision on instrumentation length should take flexibility and disease into consideration. If the trunk is centred over the pelvis, deterioration will not occur in absence of spasticity.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
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