: Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) are vascular malformations causing seizures and cerebral hemorrhages. Neurological and functional profile can differ from each individual, and the management requires high complexity. The aim of the present case report was to explore the management of neuromuscular scoliosis in a young adult with CCM, comparing the use of a scoliotic brace with a customized adaptive seating system (AdSS). X-ray examinations were performed in three different situations: sitting in a flat bench without postural support, sitting in a flat bench with scoliotic brace, and sitting in an AdSS. For the analysis of the AdSS, an experimental radiolucent device was used. Differences in spine alignment and postural support were found. The best option to care was the use of the scoliotic brace. Nevertheless, the use of a customized AdSS offers a good solution for the management of neuromuscular scoliosis, with a difference of 10 degrees with respect to the scoliotic brace. Position was maintained at 3-month follow-up, with a reduction of the overhang of the spine. The use of an AdSS represents a valid attempt for the management of neuromuscular scoliosis in people with CCM. This approach can be considered when the patient suffers the scoliotic brace and/or when the brace interferes with breathing or other clinical conditions.
Efficacy of adaptive seating system for the management of neuromuscular scoliosis in a young adult with cerebral cavernous malformation: A case report / Tofani, Marco; Blasetti, Giulia; Sabbadini, Maurizio; Lucibello, Luca; Castelli, Enrico. - In: PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL. - ISSN 0309-3646. - Publish Ahead of Print:(2021). [10.1097/PXR.0000000000000074]
Efficacy of adaptive seating system for the management of neuromuscular scoliosis in a young adult with cerebral cavernous malformation: A case report
Tofani, Marco
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2021
Abstract
: Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) are vascular malformations causing seizures and cerebral hemorrhages. Neurological and functional profile can differ from each individual, and the management requires high complexity. The aim of the present case report was to explore the management of neuromuscular scoliosis in a young adult with CCM, comparing the use of a scoliotic brace with a customized adaptive seating system (AdSS). X-ray examinations were performed in three different situations: sitting in a flat bench without postural support, sitting in a flat bench with scoliotic brace, and sitting in an AdSS. For the analysis of the AdSS, an experimental radiolucent device was used. Differences in spine alignment and postural support were found. The best option to care was the use of the scoliotic brace. Nevertheless, the use of a customized AdSS offers a good solution for the management of neuromuscular scoliosis, with a difference of 10 degrees with respect to the scoliotic brace. Position was maintained at 3-month follow-up, with a reduction of the overhang of the spine. The use of an AdSS represents a valid attempt for the management of neuromuscular scoliosis in people with CCM. This approach can be considered when the patient suffers the scoliotic brace and/or when the brace interferes with breathing or other clinical conditions.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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