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Upper extremity dysfunction in children with myelomeningocele.

R A Jacobs1, G Wolfe, M Rasmuson

  • 1Dept. of Pediatrics, USC School of Medicine, Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles 90027.

Zeitschrift Fur Kinderchirurgie : Organ Der Deutschen, Der Schweizerischen Und Der Osterreichischen Gesellschaft Fur Kinderchirurgie = Surgery in Infancy and Childhood
|December 1, 1988
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Summary

Hydrocephalus, spinal cord lesion level, and developmental status significantly impact upper extremity function in individuals with myelomeningocele (MM). Early identification of these factors is crucial for intervention.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Developmental Biology

Background:

  • Myelomeningocele (MM) is a complex congenital condition affecting neurological development.
  • Upper extremity function is vital for independence in individuals with MM.
  • Factors influencing upper extremity function in MM require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key factors associated with upper extremity dysfunction in a cohort of 138 subjects with myelomeningocele.
  • To explore the relationship between hydrocephalus, spinal cord lesion level, and developmental status and upper extremity function.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 138 subjects diagnosed with myelomeningocele.
  • Statistical analysis to determine correlations between clinical variables and upper extremity function.

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  • Assessment of hydrocephalus, spinal cord lesion level, and general developmental status.

    • Main Results:

    • Upper extremity dysfunction was present in 46.6% of subjects.
    • A significant association was found between upper extremity dysfunction and the presence of hydrocephalus.
    • Higher spinal cord lesion levels correlated with increased upper extremity dysfunction.
    • A strong correlation was observed between impaired development and upper extremity dysfunction.

    Conclusions:

    • Hydrocephalus, high-level spinal cord lesions, and abnormal developmental status are significant predictors of upper extremity dysfunction in myelomeningocele.
    • These findings highlight the importance of considering neurological and developmental factors in managing upper extremity function.
    • Further research into early interventions targeting these factors is warranted.