Fifteen-minute consultation: neuromuscular spinal deformity in disabled children

Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed. 2015 Feb;100(1):6-10. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2013-304513. Epub 2014 Jul 25.

Abstract

Spinal deformity is common and occasionally inevitable in children with disabilities. This article concentrates on non-ambulant children with a spinal deformity, and aims to help the paediatrician understand the challenges families and spinal surgeons face.

Keywords: Musculo-Skeletal; Neurodisability; Neurology; Neuromuscular; Orthopaedics.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Disabled Children*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / complications*
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / surgery
  • Postural Balance
  • Scoliosis / complications*
  • Scoliosis / surgery