Scoliosis in Non-Ambulatory Cerebral Palsy: Challenges and Management.

Scoliosis in Non-Ambulatory Cerebral Palsy: Challenges and Management. Isr Med Assoc J. 2019 Nov;21(11):752-755 Authors: Weigl DM Abstract BACKGROUND: In non-ambulatory patients with cerebral palsy, the presence of scoliosis has a major impact on health and quality of life. The aim of this review is to raise awareness of caregivers from various professions to the extent of the problem, to explain the natural history of neuromuscular scoliosis and its pathophysiology, and to describe up-to-date optional conservative and surgical treatments. PMID: 31713365 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: The Israel Medical Association Journal - Category: General Medicine Tags: Isr Med Assoc J Source Type: research