Vertebral, intraspinal and other organ anomalies in congenital scoliosis

ConclusionCurve progression can be predicted by the underlying vertebral abnormalities. However, it cannot predict cord and other organ-system anomalies. Thus, all patients with congenital scoliosis must undergo MRI of the spine, electro- and echocardiography and ultrasonography of the abdomen to detect occult abnormalities and optimize the patient prior to deformity correction.

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Source: European Spine Journal - May 15, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research