[Etiology, epidemiology, prognosis and biomechanical principles of neuromuscular scoliosis].

Deformity due to neuromuscular disease is often progressive and associated with reduced vital capacity. In general, all treatment should be performed in specialized centers, since invasive measures are associated with an increased morbidity compared to adolescent scoliosis. Derived from the etiology and the resulting biomechanical basis (characteristics), important aspects and considerations arise for all healthcare institutions from the examination interval to the duration of conservative therapy and initiation of surgical therapy. Proper monitoring and assessment are key components to identify curve progression and to achieve preservation or improvement of basic functions.