A MULTIDISCIPLINARY CLINICAL APPROACH TO FACIOSCAPULOHUMERAL MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY IN FACIOSCAPULOHUMERAL DYSTROPHY


Cakmak O. O., Eren I., Aslanger A. D., Gunerbuyuk C., Kayserili H., Oflazer P., ...More

IDEGGYOGYASZATI SZEMLE-CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE, vol.71, pp.337-342, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Abstract

Background - Impaired shoulder function is the most disabling problem for daily life of Fascioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) patients. Scapulothoracic arthrodesis can give a high impact to the functionality of patients. Here we report our experience with scapulothoracic arthrodesis and spinal stenosis surgery in FSHD patients.