Impact of growth friendly interventions on spine and pulmonary outcomes of patients with spinal muscular atrophy.

Ishaan SwarupElle M MacAlpineOscar H MayerRobert K LarkJohn T SmithMichael G VitaleJohn M FlynnJason B Anarinull nullPatrick J Cahill

Published in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2020)

Growth friendly constructs improve spinal deformity and may be effective in altering the progression toward respiratory failure in patients with SMA. Patients treated with CWS have significant improvements in thorax morphology compared to patients without CWS.

Keyphrases

respiratory failure
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
physical activity
spinal cord
prognostic factors
low cost
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
patient reported outcomes
type diabetes
patient reported