Ultrasound-guided interlaminar approach for nusinersen administration in patients with spinal muscular atrophy with spinal fusion or severe scoliosis

Ultrasound-guided interlaminar approach for nusinersen administration in patients with spinal muscular atrophy with spinal fusion or severe scoliosis

Abstract Background Intrathecal injection of medications can be challenging in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients with severe scoliosis or after spine surgery. Here we report our experience with real-time ultrasound (US)-guided intrathecal administration of nusinersen in patients with SMA. Metho...

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Main Authors: Cuijie Wei, Zhenwei Liang, Ying Wu, Shan Liu, Jianxing Qiu, Lingchao Meng, Chunde Li, Shuang Li, Xinhua Bao, Zhaoxia Wang, Luzeng Chen, Hui Xiong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Subjects:
Ultrasound guidance
Spinal muscular atrophy
Spinal fusion
Scoliosis
Nusinersen
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-023-02630-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-023-02630-8

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