Infantile scoliosis in Beals syndrome: the use of a non-fusion technique for surgical correction.

Anthony Martin, PR Foguet, DS Marks, Alistair Thompson, AH Child

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Abstract

Beals syndrome (congenital contractural arachnodactyl) is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue phenotypically related to Marfan syndrome. It is characterised by dolichostenomelia, arachnodactyly, multiple joint contractures, crumpled ears, hypoplastic muscles and scoliosis. The latter, the most important clinical feature of this rare condition, presents in the infantile and juvenile age group and has a tendency to rapid progression. Bracing often fails to control the scoliosis and surgery is the recommended treatment. We present our experience of two cases managed with the paediatric Isola instrumentation and a non-fusion technique.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)433-9
Number of pages7
JournalEuropean Spine Journal
Volume15
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2006

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