THE INCIDENCE AND NATURAL HISTORY OF SCOLIOSIS IN RETT SYNDROME
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- 12 November 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
- Vol. 32 (11) , 963-966
Abstract
A survey on spinal deformity was conducted by means of a questionnaire mailed to the 350 American families who are members of the International Rett Syndrome Association. 258 questionnaires were completed and further information (medical records and radiographs) was received from treating physicians. Scoliosis was present in 119 patients, whose clinical details are discussed. Patients with Rett syndrome frequently develop progressive scoliotic deformities. The incidence increases with age, occurring most commonly during the second decade. Bracing to control curve progression has been largely unsuccessful for adolescent patients.Keywords
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