| Spina bifida cystica. An orthopaedic criterion for the early closure of myelomeningocoeles. | |
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PMID: 4945864 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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There is an urgent need for criteria upon which to base the decision to close a myelomeningocoele soon after birth. Orthopaedic experience advises that early closure of the spinal lesion should not be done unless there is active flexion power at both hips. This criterion is offered with the knowledge that there may occasionally be other exceptional factors to contradict it, but it is based on experience of 96 personal cases aged between 18 months and 7 years. These cases are analysed and discussed. A further possible criterion for not closing the spinal lesion early is the presence of a gross lumbosacral kyphosis. |
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C C James |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry Volume: 34 ISSN: 0022-3050 ISO Abbreviation: J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. Publication Date: 1971 Dec |
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Created Date: 1972-04-25 Completed Date: 1972-04-25 Revised Date: 2012-05-30 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985191R Medline TA: J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 723-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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Age Factors Child Child, Preschool Hip / growth & development* Humans Infant Life Style Muscle Development* Prognosis Spinal Dysraphism / surgery* Splints |
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