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[Diagnosis and treatment of dorsopathy in patients with connective tissue dysplasia]
M L Chukhlovina1, A A Chukhlovin2
1St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Ministry of Healthcare, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Aim:
To study the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and treatment of dorsopathy in patients with connective tissue dysplasia.
Material And Methods:
Thirty-six patients, aged from 18 to 45 years, with lumbar-sacral radiculopathies associated with connective tissue dysplasia were examined. Detailed neurological examination, X-ray visualization and MRI of lumbosacral spine section, electromyographic assessment were performed. A five-point scale of neuro-vertebrological symptoms, the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and the Roland-Morris Low Back Pain and Disability Questionnaire were used.
Results And Conclusion:
The results contained own data on the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and treatment of dorsopathies in connective tissue dysplasias. Inclusion of long-acting pentoxifylline (vasonite) in the combined therapy in patients with dorsopathy associated with connective tissue dysplasia had a positive effect on disease course, decreased pain intensity and improved life activities.
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