[The treatment of neuromuscular scoliosis using segmental spinal instrumentation]

In order to evaluate the effect of the treatment of scoliosis occurring in neuromuscular disease by the technique of segmental spinal instrumentation, the data of 25 patients were reviewed. The mean preoperative scoliosis angle amounted to 70 degrees, the follow-up time ranged from 1 to 5 years. By the use of this instrumentation a solid fusion was obtained in all cases. Further investigations concerned the occurrence of neurological and other complications, changes in preoperative complaints, changes in ambulation and the satisfaction of patients and their parents.