Tips and Pitfalls of Surgical Techniques for Scoliotic Deformities in Neurofibromatosis Type 1.

ABSTRACT: Background: Neurofibromatosis 1 is an autosomal dominant disorder accompanied by extensive early-onset spinal manifestations, with or without dystrophic scoliotic features. While non-dystrophic subtypes can often be treated similarly to idiopathic scoliosis, dystrophic scoliosis typically requires more aggressive intervention, often involving instrumentation in severely compromised pedicles or vertebrae. Purpose: This review aims to present recent advances in the surgical treatment of Neurofibromatosis 1-associated scoliosis, including surgical techniques and emerging guidance methods. Methods: An electronic literature search was conducted in Web of Science and PubMed to identify surgical techniques for scoliosis in patients with Neurofibromatosis 1. Results: Fo

SUBMITTER: Kaspiris A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12786608 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature