Value of preoperative pulmonary function test in flaccid neuromuscular scoliosis surgery.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Objective: To evaluate the prognostic value of preoperative pulmonary function test (PFT) for postoperative pulmonary complications and to identify the operability associated with severely decreased forced vital capacity (FVC) (<30%) status in flaccid neuromuscular scoliosis.

Summary Of Background Data: The preoperative PFT, especially more than 30% FVC, is known as a critical factor for the operability of flaccid neuromuscular scoliosis.

Comparison between Operated Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Patients in terms of Radiological, Pulmonary and Functional Outcomes.

Study Design: Retrospective comparative study.

Purpose: To study and compare the surgical outcomes of muscular dystrophy (MD) and spinal muscle atrophy (SMA).

Overview Of Literature: There are few reports that have evaluated and compared the surgical outcomes of MD and SMA patients.