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

Chong KL 1 , Lam KS 2 , Zuki Z 1

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  • 1 Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital Sungai Buloh, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia
  • 2 AOSpine Centre, London Bridge Hospital, London, United Kingdom
Malays Orthop J, 2017 Nov;11(3):59-62.
PMID: 29326771 MyJurnal DOI: 10.5704/MOJ.1711.007

Abstract

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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