Outcomes of Spinal Fusion for Cervical Kyphosis in Children with Neurofibromatosis

Conclusions: Anteroposterior surgery provided better correction of cervical kyphosis than posterior spinal fusion in children with NF1. Erosion of vertebral bodies continued during the postoperative follow-up period in all patients who had presented with dysplastic changes preoperatively. The cervical spine should be screened in all children with NF1. Fusion should include at least 6 levels to prevent junctional kyphosis. Level of Evidence: Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

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Source: JBJS - November 1, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Helenius, I. J., Sponseller, P. D., Mackenzie, W., Odent, T., Dormans, J. P., Asghar, J., Rathjen, K., Pahys, J. M., Miyanji, F., Hedequist, D., Phillips, J. H. Tags: Pediatrics, Spine Scientific Articles Source Type: research