• Title of article

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

  • Author/Authors

    KL, Chong Department of Orthopaedics - Hospital Sungai Buloh - Sungai Buloh - Malaysia , KS, Lam AO Spine Centre - London Bridge Hospital - London, United Kingdom , Z, Zuki Department of Orthopaedics - Hospital Sungai Buloh - Sungai Buloh - Malaysia

  • Pages
    4
  • From page
    59
  • To page
    62
  • 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.
  • Keywords
    neurofibromatosis scoliosis , dystrophic curve , rib-head excision
  • Journal title
    Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
  • Serial Year
    2017
  • Full Text URL
    www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5753533/pdf/moj-11-059.pdf
  • Record number

    2604014

    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=10&DC=2604014