Open AccessWhat Happens to Our Neuromuscular Patients in Adulthood: Pathway to Independence and Maximal Function
Author(s) -
Steven E. Koop,
M. Wade Shrader
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pediatric orthopaedics/journal of pediatric orthopedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.318
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1539-2570
pISSN - 0271-6798
DOI - 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001779
Subject(s) - medicine , cerebral palsy , neuromuscular disease , psychological intervention , physical therapy , health care , rehabilitation , medline , physical medicine and rehabilitation , spina bifida , international classification of functioning, disability and health , pediatrics , disease , nursing , pathology , economic growth , political science , law , economics
Children with neuromuscular disorders regularly seek care from pediatric orthopaedic surgeons. These conditions can have a significant impact on the growth and development of children and their function and well-being as adults. Questions exist about the long-term outcomes of musculoskeletal interventions performed during childhood.