Spine deformities in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, type IV - late results of surgical treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spinal deformities in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome are usually progressive and may require operative treatment. There is limited number of studies describing late results of surgery in this disease.

Methods

This is a retrospective study of the records of 11 patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV, treated surgically between 1990 and 2007. All patients underwent surgical treatment for spinal deformity. Duration of operation, type of instrumentation, intraoperative blood loss, complications and number of additional surgeries were noted. Radiographic measurement was performed on standing AP and lateral radiographs acquired before surgery, just after and at final follow up.

Results

The mean follow up period was 5.5 ± 2.9 years (range 1-10 years). The mean preope

SUBMITTER: Jasiewicz B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3004829 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature