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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Killian, John T., MD
• Lane, Jane B., RN, BSN
• Lee, Hye-Seung, PhD
• Skinner, Steve A., MD
• Kaufmann, Walter E., MD
• Glaze, Daniel G., MD
• Neul, Jeffrey L., MD, PhD
• Percy, Alan K., MD

Titel

Scoliosis in Rett Syndrome: Progression, Comorbidities, and Predictors

Ist Teil von

• Pediatric neurology, 2017-05, Vol.70, p.20-25

Ort / Verlag

United States: Elsevier Inc

Erscheinungsjahr

2017

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MEDLINE

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• Abstract Background Scoliosis is prominent in Rett syndrome (RTT). Following the prior report from the US Natural History Study (NHS), the onset and progression of severe scoliosis (≥40° Cobb angle) and surgery were examined regarding functional capabilities and specific genotypes, addressing the hypothesis that abnormal muscle tone, poor oral feeding, puberty, and delays or absence of sitting balance, ambulation, may be responsible for greater risk in RTT. Methods The multicenter RTT Natural History study (NHS) gathered longitudinal data for classic RTT including mutation type, scoliosis, muscle tone, sitting, ambulation, hand function, and feeding. Cox regression models were used to examine the association between scoliosis and functional characteristics. All analyses utilized SAS 9.4; two-sided p -values of <0.05 were considered significant. Results 913 females with classic RTT were included. Scoliosis frequency and severity increased with age. Severe scoliosis was found in 251 participants (27%), 113 of whom developed severe scoliosis during the follow-up assessments. 168 (18%) had surgical correction. Severe MECP2 mutations (R106W, R168X, R255X, R270X, and large deletions) showed higher proportion of scoliosis. Individuals developing severe scoliosis or requiring surgery were less likely to sit, ambulate, or use their hands and were more likely to have begun puberty. Significant differences were absent for epilepsy rates, sleep problems, or constipation. Discussion Scoliosis requires vigilance regarding the risk factors noted, particularly specific mutations and the role of puberty and motor abilities. Bracing is recommended for moderate curves and surgery for severe curves in accordance with published guidelines for scoliosis management.