Scoliosis and rare diseases: our experience with the Prader –Willi syndrome

Discussion and conclusionsSpine surgery represents a convincing option in patients affected by PWS, but the risks of complications are high. Correct patient selection must be the main objective, and multilevel pedicle screw fixation should be the procedure of choice. Traditional growing rod should be prudently evaluated in every single case.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research