Growth-friendly surgeries for severe scoliosis among kids may result in more complications and unplanned subsequent surgeries than single spinal fusion as per a study at the University of Michigan.
Early-onset scoliosis is one of the potentially deadly curves in the spine that can damage a child’s heart and lung function as it progresses. Traditionally the adolescents with scoliosis are treated with a single spinal fusion, where rods and screws are inserted to fuse the spine in a straighter position.
‘Growth-friendly surgeries for severe neuromuscular scoliosis among preadolescent children may result in more complications and unplanned subsequent surgeries than single spinal fusion. ’
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These data may help the parents of young children to make more informed decisions about treatment plans for severe scoliosis.
Source: Medindia
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