Surgical Evaluation and Management of Spinal Pathology in Patients with Connective Tissue Disorders.

Ijezie A Ikwuezunma, Paul D Sponseller

Journal: Neurosurgery clinics of North America 2021;33(1):49-59

PMID: 34801141

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Abstract

Connective tissue disorders represent a varied spectrum of syndromes that have important implications for the spine deformity surgeon. Spine surgeons must be aware of these diverse and global manifestations of disease because they have significant impact on perioperative and postoperative outcomes.

Address: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.; Pediatric Orthopaedics, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.nec.2021.09.005

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MeSH Terms: Connective Tissue, Humans, Spine