| Literature DB >> 27757431 |
James E Archer1, Adrian C Gardner2, Helen P Roper3, Ashish A Chikermane4, Andrew J Tatman4.
Abstract
This study summaries the current management of scoliosis in patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. A literature review of Medline was performed and the collected articles critically appraised. This literature is discussed to give an overview of the current management of scoliosis within Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Importantly, improvements in respiratory care, the use of steroids and improving surgical techniques have allowed patients to maintain quality of life and improved life expectancy in this patient group.Entities:
Keywords: Duchenne muscular dystrophy; scoliosis; spinal surgery
Year: 2016 PMID: 27757431 PMCID: PMC5067270 DOI: 10.21037/jss.2016.08.05
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Spine Surg ISSN: 2414-4630