319. Minimally invasive surgery for neuromuscular scoliosis: a case control study of 140 consecutive patients

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has been shown to have benefits in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and adult scoliosis with regards to estimated blood loss (EBL), transfusion rate, pain, narcotic usage and hospital stay. These benefits are ideal for neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS) patients, who generally have larger and stiffer curves which are at risk of progression, even with bracing.

Source: The Spine Journal - August 23, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Vishal Sarwahi, Jesse M. Galina, Romain Dayer, Sayyida S. Hasan, Aaron M. Atlas, Stephen Wendolowski, Terry D. Amaral Source Type: research