Spinal deformity following surgery for paediatric intramedullary spinal cord tumours

Key Points

• Spinal deformity rates increase significantly following intramedullary spinal cord tumour surgery.
• Findings indicate a deformity occurrence in 35% of paediatric cases reviewed during a 5-year period.
• Assessment included a detailed review of surgical outcomes in a designated clinic.
• Highlights the necessity for long-term monitoring of post-surgical spinal health in children.