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



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

Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS

: 2009

Spine

SPINE

: SPINE

: 34

: 20

: 2151

: 2157

: 7

: 0362-2436

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


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.




Last updated on 2025-14-10 at 10:15