Functionability and quality of life after neuromuscular scoliosis surgery.

  • Patricia Carolina Curbelo Nova Instituto de Ortopedia y Traumatología, Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8679-4507
  • Claudio Silveri Instituto de Ortopedia y Traumatología, Universidad de la República, Uruguay
  • Alejandro Cuneo Instituto de Ortopedia y Traumatología, Universidad de la República, Uruguay
  • Rodrigo Olivera Instituto de Ortopedia y Traumatología, Universidad de la República, Uruguay
Keywords: Spine, scoliosis, neuromuscular, cerebral palsy, quality of life, functionality.

Abstract

ObjectiveThe 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.MethodsA 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.ResultsWe 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.ConclusionsThe 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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Published
2018-05-11
How to Cite
Curbelo Nova, P. C., Silveri, C., Cuneo, A., & Olivera, R. (2018). Functionability and quality of life after neuromuscular scoliosis surgery. Revista De La Asociación Argentina De Ortopedia Y Traumatología, 83(2), 101-106. https://doi.org/10.15417/issn.1852-7434.2018.83.2.804
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Clinical Research