Magnetically Controlled Devices Parallel to the Spine in Children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children with severe spinal deformity frequently are managed with growth-friendly implants. After initial surgery, externally controlled magnetic rods allow spinal deformity correction during growth without further surgical intervention. The ability to lengthen the spine without additional surgical procedures is especially beneficial in high-risk children, such as those with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The purpose of the present study was to assess the level of control of spinal deformity in a homogeneous group of patients with SMA who were managed with magnetically controlled implants for 2 years.

Methods

This prospective, nonrandomized study included 21 non-ambulatory children with type-II SMA and progressive scoliosis who were managed bilaterally with a magn

SUBMITTER: Lorenz HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6133143 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature