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What is Neurofibromatosis and Spinal Deformities about?
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that can cause spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis. The incidence of spinal deformities in patients with neurofibromatosis is between 2-36%, with scoliosis being most common. Spinal deformities in neurofibromatosis can be classified as dystrophic or nondystrophic. The cause of dystrophic curves is uncertain but may involve genetic and environmental factors like tumors leading to bone dysplasia. Surgical treatment aims to stop deformity progression rather
- Author
- Christoforos Kampouridis
- Language
- EN