Functionability and quality of life after neuromuscular scoliosis surgery.
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https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2018.83.2.804Keywords:
Spine, scoliosis, neuromuscular, cerebral palsy, quality of life, functionality.Abstract
Objective
The objective of our study is to study the complications of surgical in scoliosis operated in our center, as well as the functionality and quality of life of patients after surgical treatment.
Methods
A retrospective study was carried out, with a series of cases. We reviewed the medical history and interviewed the patient and primary caregiver. Results after surgery were assessed for complications, function, quality of life and degree of satisfaction of caregivers.
Results
We obtained 26.7% of complications, due to infection and hemodynamic alterations. As for the functional and quality of life of these patients, we obtained positive results, being more significant in terms of the ability to be seated and activities of daily living.
Conclusions
The surgery of patients with neuromuscular scoliosis improves the capacity and balance of sitting, favoring with this the digestive, respiratory and social life capacity of the patient. Although it is about surgeries with high rates of complications, it shows high indices of satisfaction on the part of the caregivers.
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