Neuromuscular Conditions
A 6-year-old child with spina bifida (myelomeningocele) is referred to the orthopaedic clinic. The child has an L3-L4 neurological level with preserved quadriceps function but absent hamstrings and below-knee motor function. The child currently ambulates with KAFOs and a walker. Hip radiograph shows bilateral hip subluxation. Regarding spina bifida and orthopaedic management:
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The neurological level is the strongest predictor of ambulatory potential in spina bifida; L3-L4 lev...
Hip surgery in spina bifida is controversial; subluxated/dislocated hips in ambulatory children may ...
All children with spina bifida should undergo aggressive hip reconstruction to improve ambulation; l...
Latex allergy affects 30-70% of spina bifida patients due to repeated medical exposures; all surgica...
Tethered cord syndrome presents with progressive neurological deterioration, increasing spasticity, ...
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