Scoliosis in Patients With Friedreich Ataxia: Results of a Consecutive Prospective Series

Anne Laure Simon, Jean Meyblum, Bastien Roche, Christophe Vidal, Keyvan Mazda, Isabelle Husson, Brice Ilharrebord; Spine Deformity,
Volume 7, Issue 5, 2019, Pages 812-821, doi:10.1016/j.jspd.2019.02.005.

The prevalence of scoliosis in FA was high (71%), and thoracic hyperkyphosis, with anterior misalignment, was frequently observed, which might be related to the anterior imbalance frequently encountered in patients with an ataxia. Posterior fusion including sacral instrumentation was only performed in nonambulatory patients, and the loss of ambulation was not associated with spinal surgery.

Scoliosis in Patients With Friedreich Ataxia: Results of a Consecutive Prospective Series