hrp0097p1-520 | Growth and Syndromes | ESPE2023

Does cervical medullary decompression have an impact on growth in children with achondroplasia?

Fava Daniela , Tedesco Caterina , Angelelli Alessia , Napoli Flavia , Pepino Carlotta , Pepe Alessia , Teruzzi Daniela , Pisati Angelica , Fay Cortella Maria , Binelli Maria , Maghnie Mohamad , Di Iorgi Natascia , Elsa Maria Allegri Anna

Background: Foramen magnum stenosis (FMS) is a life-threatening complication in children with achondroplasia (ACH) which may require cervicomedullary decompression (CMD). There is no evidence if FMS and CMD affects growth in children with ACH.Aim: To evaluate the impact of FSM and CMD surgery on anthropometric measurements in children with ACH.Methods: Sixty-five patients with ACH ...