Dystrophic Scoliosis in Neurofibromatosis and Rib-head Resection: A Case Report

Surgical management of scoliosis in Neurofibromatosis type I may be challenging at times especially when dealing with dystrophic curves. We highlight the importance of meticulous study of the radiological imaging and careful pre-operative planning in a patient with dystrophic scoliosis.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Chong, KL, Lam, KS, Zuki, Z
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Malaysian Orthopaedic Association 2017
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Original Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5753533/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29326771
http://dx.doi.org/10.5704/MOJ.1711.007
Descripción
Sumario:Surgical management of scoliosis in Neurofibromatosis type I may be challenging at times especially when dealing with dystrophic curves. We highlight the importance of meticulous study of the radiological imaging and careful pre-operative planning in a patient with dystrophic scoliosis.

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