Syndromic scoliosis in a patient with arthrochalasia Ehlers-Danlos syndrome corrected with a Wood-Rigo-Cheneau derotational brace.

Publication/Presentation Date

9-28-2024

Abstract

We present a boy in middle childhood with a medical history of arthrochalasiaEhlers-Danlos syndrome who was diagnosed with scoliosis as a toddler. His treatment began at a regional children's hospital, where initial spine radiographs demonstrated a 43.6° dextroscoliosis curve with the apex at L3. He was initially treated with a Boston brace, and the family was informed that MAGEC (Magnetic Expansion Control) growing rods were likely the definitive treatment due to the high likelihood of progression given the patient's large Cobb angle. However, the decision was made by the family and the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome specialist to proceed with the Wood-Rigo-Cheneau derotational brace.

Volume

17

Issue

9

ISSN

1757-790X

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

39343458

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article

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