National Trends in Spinal Fusion Surgery for Neurofibromatosis

ConclusionsThere have been significant increases in the rate of spinal fusion surgeries for NF-1 patients. Surgical treatment has shifted over the years and is dependent on the location of the deformity. Patients undergoing APSF are significantly younger.Level of EvidenceLevel III.

Source: Spine Deformity - October 21, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research