Treatment of neuromuscular scoliosis with posterior spinal fusion using the Galveston technique: a retrospective review and results of 62 patients

J Long Term Eff Med Implants. 2003;13(6):437-44. doi: 10.1615/jlongtermeffmedimplants.v13.i6.10.

Abstract

Historically, the operative treatment of neuromuscular scoliosis has been associated with a high rate of complication. Recent literature has shown a decreased rate of complication (less 50%) in the management of neuromuscular scoliosis with spinal arthrodesis techniques. A retrospective chart and radiographic review of 62 spinal fusions for neuromuscular scoliosis was performed. There were 53 posterior spinal fusions and 9 anteroposterior spinal fusions. The Galveston technique was used in all patients. The average age at surgery was 13 years 7 months, with an average follow-up of 23 months (minimum 10 months). The mean preoperative and postoperative curve magnitudes were 66 degree and 31 degree, respectively. There were 20 minor complications and 5 major complications in 20 patients. There were no neurologic complications or deaths.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Internal Fixators*
  • Male
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / complications
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / surgery*
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Radiography
  • Range of Motion, Articular / physiology
  • Recovery of Function
  • Risk Assessment
  • Scoliosis / complications
  • Scoliosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Scoliosis / surgery*
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Spinal Fusion / adverse effects
  • Spinal Fusion / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome