Treatment of Spinal Deformities in Patients With Diastrophic Dysplasia A Long-Term, Population Based, Retrospective Outcome Study - UTU Research Portal

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Treatment of Spinal Deformities in Patients With Diastrophic Dysplasia A Long-Term, Population Based, Retrospective Outcome Study

Authors: Jalanko T, Remes V, Peltonen J, Poussa M, Helenius I

Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS

Publication year: 2009

Journal:: Spine

Journal name in source: SPINE

Journal acronym: SPINE

Volume: 34

Issue: 20

First page : 2151

Last page: 2157

Number of pages: 7

ISSN: 0362-2436

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31819c133f

Abstract

Conclusion. Brace treatment does not prevent progression of the spinal deformity in patients with DD. Anteroposterior surgery is indicated in patients with severe spinal deformities. The risk for major complications is high especially in patients with marked kyphosis.