Percutaneous correction of scoliosis in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a new technique

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Scoliosis is common in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). It leads to impaired respiratory function, poor sitting balance and pain. Surgical correction of scoliosis improves sitting balance and prevents deterioration of respiratory function. However, conventional surgery in these patients is associated with significant intraoperative bleeding and risk of infection; percutaneous surgical techniques have the advantage of reducing this.

Source: The Spine Journal - March 19, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Andrew James Bowey, Neil Davidson, Colin Bruce, Stefan Spinty, Jai Trivedi Source Type: research