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Erschienen in: Child's Nervous System 12/2009

01.12.2009 | Original Paper

Incidence of spinal abnormalities in patients with spastic diplegia 17 to 26 years after selective dorsal rhizotomy

verfasst von: Nelleke G. Langerak, Christopher L. Vaughan, Edward B. Hoffman, Anthony A. Figaji, A. Graham Fieggen, Jonathan C. Peter

Erschienen in: Child's Nervous System | Ausgabe 12/2009

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Abstract

Introduction

The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical status of the spine in patients with spastic diplegia 17–26 years after selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR).

Methods

We compared original radiographic reports from our earlier short-term follow-up study with current X-rays. In addition, we obtained magnetic resonance images (MRI) of the spine and additional information regarding back pain and clinical assessments.

Results

Thirty patients (17 males and 13 females; median age 26.8 years) participated in the current study, with median follow-up times of 4.0 and 21.4 years. Comparison of the X-ray results showed respectively: scoliosis 0% and 57%; kyphosis 0% and 7%; lordosis 21% and 40%; spondylolysis 18% and 37%; and spondylolisthesis grade I occurred in one patient. The only statistically significant difference was found for scoliosis (p < 0.01). The majority had Cobb angles <30° with only two patients with curves of 35°. MRI scans showed spinal stenosis in 27%, black discs in 10%, and disc protrusion in 3%. Daily back pain was reported in 17%, while 23% reported “moderate disability” as a result of back and leg pain. No patient to date has required any surgical intervention on the spine.

Conclusions

Except for spondylolisthesis, spinal deformities did appear to progress with time. However, this increase was not marked, and the development of relatively mild scoliosis was the only statistically significant increase. This group of patients requires continued follow-up. Further studies are required to ascertain the natural history of spinal deformity in adults with spastic diplegia who have not had SDR.
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Metadaten
Titel
Incidence of spinal abnormalities in patients with spastic diplegia 17 to 26 years after selective dorsal rhizotomy
verfasst von
Nelleke G. Langerak
Christopher L. Vaughan
Edward B. Hoffman
Anthony A. Figaji
A. Graham Fieggen
Jonathan C. Peter
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2009
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Child's Nervous System / Ausgabe 12/2009
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-009-0993-5

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