Common complications of pediatric neuromuscular disorders

Andrew J Skalsky; Pritha B Dalal

doi:10.1016/j.pmr.2014.09.009

Common complications of pediatric neuromuscular disorders

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2015 Feb;26(1):21-8. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2014.09.009.

Authors

Andrew J Skalsky¹, Pritha B Dalal²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, University of California San Diego, 3020 Children's Way, San Diego, CA, USA. Electronic address: askalsky@rchsd.org.
² Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, University of California San Diego, 3020 Children's Way, San Diego, CA, USA.

PMID: 25479776
DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2014.09.009

Abstract

Children with pediatric neuromuscular disorders experience common complications, primarily due to immobility and weakness. Musculoskeletal complications include hip dysplasia with associated hip subluxation or dislocation, neuromuscular scoliosis, and osteoporosis and resulting fractures. Constipation, gastroesophageal reflux, and obesity and malnutrition are commonly experienced gastrointestinal complications. Disordered sleep also is frequently observed, which affects both patients and caregivers.

Keywords: Constipation; Hip dysplasia; Nutrition; Pediatric neuromuscular disorder; Scoliosis; Sleep.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Child
Dyssomnias / drug therapy
Dyssomnias / etiology*
Gastrointestinal Diseases / etiology*
Hip Dislocation / etiology
Humans
Musculoskeletal Diseases / etiology*
Neuromuscular Diseases / complications*
Osteoporosis / etiology
Scoliosis / etiology