Risk factors associated with corrective surgery in congenital scoliosis with tethered cord

Acaroglu E., ALANAY A., Akalan N., Atilla B., Bulutcu E., Surat A.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol.39, no.3, pp.373-378, 1997 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 39 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 1997
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.373-378
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Severe neglected congenital scoliosis with tethered cord presents major difficulties in management. The primary objective of this study was to identify the risk factors associated with corrective scoliosis surgery in neglected cases presenting with severe deformity.