How sagittal alignment changes can affect independent horizontal gaze after neuromuscular scoliosis correction

Abstract Background When surgical correction for spinal deformity is performed for neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS) patients, sudden changes in sagittal spinal alignment after surgery can cause difficulties in maintaining independent horizontal gaze. Typically, patients with weak neck flexors can exper...

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Published in:	Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Main Authors:	Sung Taeck Kim, Hyoungmin Kim, Bong-Soon Chang, Seonpyo Jang, Junyeop Lee, Sam Yeol Chang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-07-01
Subjects:	Neuromuscular scoliosis Horizontal gaze Sagittal alignment
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-025-06089-0