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[Spinal deformity in Parkinson's disease: a treatment proposal]

Journal Paper/Review - Oct 5, 2013

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Citation
Sutter P, Forster T, Külling F. [Spinal deformity in Parkinson's disease: a treatment proposal]. Unfallchirurg 2013; 116:955-9.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Unfallchirurg 2013; 116
Publication Date
Oct 5, 2013
Issn Electronic
1433-044X
Pages
955-9
Brief description/objective

Spinal deformities in Parkinson's disease are difficult to treat but with good indications, spinal surgery is a better treatment option taking into account all factors that accompany Parkinson's disease. Despite greater operational time and cost expenditure with a long rehabilitation period, long stretch segmental fusion is preferable to short stretch segment fusion due to the lower revision rate. An adequate postoperative rehabilitation and good patient care is essential for success. This case illustrates successful treatment of a patient with Parkinson's disease and camptocormia by long stretch segmental fusion.