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Mucopolysaccharidosis: What Pediatric Rheumatologists and Orthopedics Need to Know. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 13:diagnostics13010075. [PMID: 36611367 PMCID: PMC9818175 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13010075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) is a group of disorders caused by the reduced or absent activity of enzymes involved in the glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) degradation; the consequence is the progressive accumulation of the substrate (dermatan, heparan, keratan or chondroitin sulfate) in the lysosomes of cells belonging to several tissues. The rarity, the broad spectrum of manifestations, the lack of strict genotype-phenotype association, and the progressive nature of MPS make diagnosing this group of conditions challenging. Musculoskeletal involvement represents a common and prominent feature of MPS. Joint and bone abnormalities might be the main clue for diagnosing MPS, especially in attenuated phenotypes; therefore, it is essential to increase the awareness of these conditions among the pediatric rheumatology and orthopedic communities since early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to reduce the disease burden of these patients. Nowadays, enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) are available for some MPS types. We describe the musculoskeletal characteristics of MPS patients through a literature review of MPS cases misdiagnosed as having rheumatologic or orthopedic conditions.
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Cavinato M, Vittoria F, Piccione F, Masiero S, Carbone M. The value of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring during positioning in pediatric scoliosis correction: A case report. Clin Neurophysiol Pract 2022; 7:366-371. [PMID: 36504686 PMCID: PMC9731825 DOI: 10.1016/j.cnp.2022.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction Prone position during posterior spine surgery can represent a potentially risky procedure for the nervous system. Infrequent injuries due to prone positioning consist of subtle spinal cord infarction or myelopathy that can be promptly detected by intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM), if applied in this phase of surgery. Here, we report a case that stresses the value of IONM even in detecting spinal positioning-related neurological complications during kyphoscoliosis correction. Case presentation A 3-year-old child with a severe thoracic kyphoscoliosis with the angle in the tract T5-T6 underwent an early treatment of scoliosis with growing rods. Before instrumentation or the reduction maneuver, lower limb somatosensory and motor responses disappeared. The patient was repositioned with neck and chest in a more protective position and neuromonitoring signals returned to baseline. The surgery could be completed and the patient had no postoperative neurologic or vascular deficits. Conclusion Our findings suggest the importance of extending neuromonitoring in the early phases of anesthesia induction and patient positioning during corrective spinal deformity surgery.
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- M. Cavinato
- Department of Neurosciences, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation School, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Corresponding author at: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation School, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
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- Division of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation School, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation School, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Division of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Trieste, Italy
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McDevitt WM, Quinn L, Wimalachandra W, Carver E, Stendall C, Solanki GA, Lawley A. Amplitude-reduction alert criteria and intervention during complex paediatric cervical spine surgery. Clin Neurophysiol Pract 2022; 7:239-244. [PMID: 36043151 PMCID: PMC9420322 DOI: 10.1016/j.cnp.2022.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Alert criteria breaches occur frequently and are reversed following intervention during complex paediatric cervical spine surgery. All patients with worsening sensorimotor function had irreversible alert criteria breaches. Evoked potential amplitude reduction may provide an early warning to worsening sensorimotor function.
Objective To determine the utility of widely used intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) alert criteria and intervention for predicting postoperative outcome following paediatric spinal surgery. Methods Retrospective analysis of somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEP) and motor evoked potentials (MEP) in consecutive cervical spine fixations. An intervention protocol followed amplitude-reductions in SSEPs (≥50 %) and/or MEPs (≥80 %). Alert breaches were reversed when SSEP/MEP amplitude was restored to > 50 %/20 % of baseline. Sensorimotor function was assessed preoperatively and 3-months postoperatively via the Modified McCormick Scale score (MMS). We explored associations between postoperative outcome, demographic/surgical and IONM variables. Results Forty-five procedures in 38 children (mean age:9 ± 4 years;55 % female) were monitored, 42 %of which breached alert criteria. Instrumentation (6/19,32 %) and hypotension (5/19,26 %) were common causes for alert and the majority (13/19,68 %) were reversed following intervention. There was an association between pre- and post-MMS and the type of breach (p = 0.002). All children with worse postoperative MMS (3/38,8%) had irreversible breaches. Conclusions IONM in this small sample accurately detected neurological injury. The majority of breaches reversed following an intervention protocol. Irreversible breaches frequently led to worse postoperative sensorimotor function. Significance An intervention protocol which reversed IONM alerts never resulted in postoperative worsening of sensorimotor function.
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- William M. McDevitt
- Department of Neurophysiology, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Corresponding author at: Department of Neurophysiology, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6NH, United Kingdom.
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurophysiology, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Abbot S, Williams N. The surgical management of spinal disorders in lysosomal storage diseases: a systematic review. ANZ J Surg 2022; 92:685-690. [PMID: 34984775 DOI: 10.1111/ans.17430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND The skeletal manifestations of lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) are largely refractory to available therapeutic modalities. Consequently, there is an increasing need to manage their spinal deformities. The aim was to perform a systematic review to answer the questions, "What are the reported indications for surgery for spinal deformity in patients with LSDs?" and "what are the published surgical management strategies?". METHODS Articles that made reference to at least one LSD, a spinal abnormality and surgical management were included. Extracted study data included: study type, sample size, methodology and year of publication. The following clinical information was collected: demographics, spinal abnormalities, and surgical indications, details and outcomes. RESULTS Thirty-seven articles were included, with 23 describing surgical management of craniocervical manifestations seen in mucopolysaccharidosis. Radiological evidence of myelopathy at the craniocervical junction and/or progressive clinical neurological compromise were accepted as surgical indications. Prophylactic surgery was proposed by some authors. The recommended surgical technique and whether to stabilise and/or decompress varied between articles and LSD types. Twenty-one articles discussed thoracolumbar pathology, including thoracolumbar kyphosis and scoliosis. Radiological severity, progression of deformity, and presence of neurological deterioration were discussed as surgical indications. Most papers recommended circumferential arthrodesis via combined anterior and posterior approaches. CONCLUSION The surgical management of spinal disorders in LSDs remains controversial. Centres managing these patients should be encouraged to have a standardised system of reporting outcomes, to facilitate recommendations for management of the spinal manifestations.
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- Samuel Abbot
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Women's and Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Women's and Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Lindsay C, Holt J, Weinstein S. Delayed Onset Post-Operative Neurologic Deficit in a Patient With Mucopolysaccharidosis type VI: A Case Report. THE IOWA ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL 2022; 42:122-127. [PMID: 36601232 PMCID: PMC9769351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Background Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are lysosomal storage disorders characterized by abnormal deposition of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in tissues. In type VI MPS, otherwise known as Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome, the defect is in the enzyme N-acetylgalactosamine-4-sulfatase. Thoracolumbar kyphosis results from GAG deposition, leading to incompetence of posterior ligamentous structures as well as poor trunk control. Though neurologic symptoms from canal compression due to deformity and hypertrophy of tissues have been described, occasionally requiring surgical decompression, there has not been a prior report of late onset of symptoms in a previously neurologically intact patient following surgery to correct spine deformity. Methods The case reviewed is a 14 year old girl with mucopolysaccharidosis type VI underwent anterior release and posterior instrumentation for correction of severe progressive lumbar kyphosis. Postoperatively she developed delayed onset of profound lower extremity weakness and underwent urgent wide laminectomies and resection of thickened ligamentum flavum. At 1 year follow-up, she had near complete neurologic recovery. Conclusion Patients with mucopolysacchari-doses are at significant risk for neurologic compromise both as part of the natural history of the disease, and as a risk of deformity correction. The surgeon must consider the pathologic thickening of tissues surrounding the spinal cord when planning surgery. Level of Evidence: IV.
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- Christopher Lindsay
- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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Scott-Warren VL, Walker R. Perioperative management of patients with Mucolipidosis II and III: Lessons from a case series. Paediatr Anaesth 2021; 31:260-267. [PMID: 33247997 DOI: 10.1111/pan.14090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Mucolipidosis (ML) II and III are complex lysosomal storage disorders characterized by progressive multisystem pathology which can pose challenges to the anesthetist and increase the risks associated with general anesthesia. We sought to review the management of patients with ML II and III undergoing anesthesia in our institution in order to better define recommendations for the preoperative assessment and optimization of these children. We further elected to analyze the conduct of anesthesia, intraoperative management, and perioperative complications that our patients had experienced in order to allow improved informed consent and anesthetic planning. We performed a retrospective examination of the medical notes of those patients who had undergone anesthesia in our institution to identify their clinical features, anesthetic technique, airway management, and perioperative complications. Five children underwent 11 episodes of anesthesia. Fiber-optic or videolaryngoscopy was utilized in six out of seven intubations, with four out of seven requiring a change from the method initially chosen to enable intubation. Four of the five patients had an abnormal echocardiogram. Three patients had radiological evaluation of their cervical spine, with two demonstrating abnormalities. One patient had changes suggesting instability at the atlantoaxial junction. Children and babies with ML II and III present multisystem challenges to the anesthetist. Multidisciplinary planning and assessment, followed by a discussion of risk, should proceed any elective surgery. These complex children should undergo elective anesthesia delivered by an experienced (pediatric) anesthetist in an appropriate tertiary center with on-site pediatric ENT and critical care support.
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- Victoria Louise Scott-Warren
- Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Tertiary Pediatric Academic Institution’s Experience With Intraoperative Neuromonitoring for Nonspinal Surgery in Children With Mucopolysaccharidosis, Based on a Novel Evidence-Based Care Algorithm. Anesth Analg 2020; 130:1678-1684. [DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000004215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Surgical Management of Spinal Disorders in People with Mucopolysaccharidoses. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21031171. [PMID: 32050679 PMCID: PMC7037985 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21031171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Revised: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are a group of inherited, multisystem, lysosomal storage disorders involving specific lysosomal enzyme deficiencies that result in the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans (GAG) secondary to insufficient degradation within cell lysosomes. GAG accumulation affects both primary bone formation and secondary bone growth, resulting in growth impairment. Typical spinal manifestations in MPS are atlantoaxial instability, thoracolumbar kyphosis/scoliosis, and cervical/lumbar spinal canal stenosis. Spinal disorders and their severity depend on the MPS type and may be related to disease activity. Enzyme replacement therapy or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation has advantages regarding soft tissues; however, these therapeutic modalities are not effective for bone or cartilage and MPS-related bone deformity including the spine. Because spinal disorders show the most serious deterioration among patients with MPS, spinal surgeries are required although they are challenging and associated with high anesthesia-related risks. The aim of this review article is to provide the current comprehensive knowledge of representative spinal disease in MPS and its surgical management, including the related pathology, symptoms, and examinations.
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Kuiper GA, Langereis EJ, Breyer S, Carbone M, Castelein RM, Eastwood DM, Garin C, Guffon N, van Hasselt PM, Hensman P, Jones SA, Kenis V, Kruyt M, van der Lee JH, Mackenzie WG, Orchard PJ, Oxborrow N, Parini R, Robinson A, Schubert Hjalmarsson E, White KK, Wijburg FA. Treatment of thoracolumbar kyphosis in patients with mucopolysaccharidosis type I: results of an international consensus procedure. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2019; 14:17. [PMID: 30658664 PMCID: PMC6339313 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-019-0997-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Accepted: 01/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Background In all patients with mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I), skeletal disease (dysostosis multiplex) is a prominent, debilitating, condition related complication that may impact strongly on activities of daily living. Unfortunately, it is not alleviated by treatment with hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) or enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). Although early kyphosis is one of the key features of dysostosis multiplex, there is no international consensus on the optimal management. Therefore, an international consensus procedure was organized with the aim to develop the first clinical practice guideline for the management of thoracolumbar kyphosis in MPS I patients. Methods A literature review was conducted to identify all available information about kyphosis and related surgery in MPS I patients. Subsequently, a modified Delphi procedure was used to develop consensus statements. The expert panel included 10 spinal orthopedic surgeons, 6 pediatricians and 3 physiotherapists, all experienced in MPS I. The procedure consisted of 2 written rounds, a face-to-face meeting and a final written round. The first 2 rounds contained case histories, general questions and draft statements. During the face-to-face meeting consensus statements were developed. In the final round, the panel had the opportunity to anonymously express their opinion about the proposed statements. Results Eighteen case series and case reports were retrieved from literature reporting on different surgical approaches and timing of thoracolumbar kyphosis surgery in MPS I. During the face-to-face meeting 16 statements were discussed and revised. Consensus was reached on all statements. Conclusion This international consensus procedure resulted in the first clinical practice guideline for the management of thoracolumbar kyphosis in MPS I patients, focusing on the goals and timing of surgery, as well as the optimal surgical approach, the utility of bracing and required additional assessments (e.g. radiographs). Most importantly, it was concluded that the decision for surgery depends not only on the kyphotic angle, but also on additional factors such as the progression of the deformity and its flexibility, the presence of symptoms, growth potential and comorbidities. The eventual goal of treatment is the maintenance or improvement of quality of life. Further international collaborative research related to long-term outcome of kyphosis surgery in MPS I is essential as prognostic information is lacking. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13023-019-0997-5) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Gé-Ann Kuiper
- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Pediatric Metabolic Diseases, Emma Children's Hospital and Amsterdam Lysosome Center "Sphinx", Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Pediatric Metabolic Diseases, Emma Children's Hospital and Amsterdam Lysosome Center "Sphinx", Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Altonaer Children's Hospital, Bleickenallee 38, 22763, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS "Burlo Garofolo", Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85500, 3508 GA, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom
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- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Hôpital Femme-Mère-Enfant, Université Lyon 1, 69500, Lyon, Bron, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Héréditaires du Métabolisme, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, 69500, Lyon, Bron, France
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- Department of Metabolic Diseases, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85090, 3508, AB, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Willink Biochemicals Genetics Unit, St Mary's Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom
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- Willink Biochemicals Genetics Unit, St Mary's Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Neuroorthopaedics and Skeletal dysplasias, The H. Turner institute for Children's Orthopedics, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85500, 3508 GA, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Pediatric Clinical Research Office, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Division of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom
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- Rare Metabolic Diseases Unit, Paediatric Clinic, MBBM Foundation, San Gerardo University Hospital, Via Pergolesi 33, 20900, Monza, Italy
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- Willink Biochemicals Genetics Unit, St Mary's Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Queen Silvia's Children's Hospital, Rondvägen 10, 416 85, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Pediatric Metabolic Diseases, Emma Children's Hospital and Amsterdam Lysosome Center "Sphinx", Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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An Evidence-based Approach to the Management of Children With Morquio A Syndrome Presenting With Craniocervical Pathology. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2018; 43:E1443-E1453. [PMID: 29901537 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series OBJECTIVE.: The aim of this study was to review clinical and radiological outcomes of craniovertebral surgery in children with Morquio A syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA) and develop an evidence-based management algorithm. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Myelopathy secondary to craniovertebral pathology is a common cause of neurological disability in Morquio A syndrome. Previously unresolved surgical controversies include the value of surveillance, surgical indications, and operative technique. METHODS A retrospective case-based review of children with Morquio A syndrome and craniovertebral pathology seen in a tertiary referral pediatric center from 1992 to 2016 was performed. Patients treated nonoperatively and operatively were included. Medical records and imaging were reviewed to determine clinical and radiological findings at initial assessment, before cervical spine surgery, early postoperative period, and final follow-up. The clinical outcomes of interest were neurological status and mobility at follow-up, complications, and need for further surgery. RESULTS Twenty-seven patients were included. Surgical indications were radiological evidence of cervicomedullary compression alone (six cases) or with clinical evidence of myelopathy (12 cases). Eighteen patients (median age 6.2 years, range 3.5-15.9 years) underwent surgery, with median follow-up of 8.5 years. Occiput to upper cervical spine fusion with C1 decompression was performed in all cases with the addition of autologous calvarial graft in young patients (12 cases) and occipital-cervical plate fixation in older children (six cases). Neurological improvement occurred in 38% of cases but by one functional level only. Six of nine conservatively treated patients remained independent walkers. CONCLUSION Surgery for craniovertebral pathology is required in the majority of children with Morquio A syndrome. Close clinical and radiological surveillance is essential for timely intervention. Occiput to cervical fusion is safe and feasible even in young patients and improves clinical and radiological parameters. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4.
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Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are a group of diseases characterized by abnormal accumulation of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). Although there are differences among the various disease types, the osteoarticular system is always involved. The aim of the present study was to establish a framework for MPS-related orthopaedic manifestations and for their treatment. The authors, affiliated to three different Italian Orthopaedic Centres, report data taken from the literature reviewed in light of their accumulated professional experience. Bone alterations make up what is known as dysostosis multiplex, involving the trunk and limbs and with typical radiological findings. Joints are affected by pathological tissue infiltrations. The cervical spinal cord is involved, with stenosis and cervical and occipitocervical instability. In MPS there is a much higher incidence of scoliosis compared with healthy subjects without any particular distinctive feature. Kyphosis of the spine is more frequent and also more severe because of its possible neurological complications, and it is localized at the thoracolumbar level with a malformed vertebra at the top of the deformity. Evolving forms, and those associated with neurological damage, require anteroposterior spine fusion. The hip is invariably involved, with dysplasia affecting the femoral neck (coxa valga), the femoral epiphysis (loss of sphericity, osteonecrosis), and the femoral acetabulum which is flared. All these features explain the tendency to progressive hip migration. Genu valgum is often found (a deviation of the physiological axis with an obtuse angle opening laterally). This deformity is often localized at the proximal tibial metaphysis; it causes functional limitations and leads to an irregular erosion of the articular cartilage. In young patients who still have the growth plate, it is possible to execute a medial hemiepiphysiodesis, a temporary inhibition of cartilage growth, with progressive axis correction. In this paper, the characterisation of clinical features and the review of treatments are divided into separate sections based on the part of the body involved. The conclusions of each section are presented as a summary. One section discusses the high risk of anaesthesia-related complications requiring the collaboration of specifically trained personnel.
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- Andrea Borgo
- Orthopaedic Clinic, Padua University General Hospital, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, San Gerardo Hospital Milano Bicocca Medical School, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, San Gerardo Hospital Milano Bicocca Medical School, Monza, Italy
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Via dell'Istria, 65, 34137, Trieste, Italy
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Via dell'Istria, 65, 34137, Trieste, Italy.
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Surgical Management of Thoracolumbar Kyphosis in Patients With Mucopolysaccharidosis: A Systematic Review. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2017; 42:1817-1825. [PMID: 28538597 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. OBJECTIVE To determine the indications and outcomes for surgical treatment of thoracolumbar kyphosis in patients with mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) to define future studies. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Improvements in the medical treatment of MPS have increased lifespan and improved quality of life for many patients, but with no effect on thoracolumbar kyphosis. A greater number of these challenging patients may now be considered spinal surgical candidates. METHODS In accordance with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, a PubMed database search was conducted using relevant keywords to identify articles describing MPS patients with thoracolumbar kyphosis treated surgically. Information was collected regarding demographics, indications for surgery, surgical details and outcomes. RESULTS Sixteen articles describing 58 patients were included for review. The median age at surgery was 7 years (range 2.4-65 years) and median follow up was 3.7 years (range 7 weeks-10.3 years). The most commonly reported surgical indication was progression of deformity in 39/58 patients (67%). Preoperative neurological compromise was reported in 7/58 (12%) patients and resolved completely postoperatively in all pediatric patients. Three pediatric patients had died before final follow up. Postoperative paraplegia was reported in 2/51 patients who were neurologically intact preoperatively. Additional significant perioperative medical complications were reported in nine patients. CONCLUSION Thoracolumbar spinal surgery is most commonly performed in MPS I. Preoperative neurological compromise associated with thoracolumbar kyphosis was reported only in MPS IV and VI, where it was associated with factors other than the degree of kyphosis. Perioperative complications are common, may be catastrophic and relate to the complexity of the MPS condition. The indications for thoracolumbar kyphosis surgery in other conditions of short stature cannot be extrapolated to MPS patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4.
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Williams N, Challoumas D, Ketteridge D, Cundy PJ, Eastwood DM. The mucopolysaccharidoses: advances in medical care lead to challenges in orthopaedic surgical care. Bone Joint J 2017; 99-B:1132-1139. [PMID: 28860391 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.99b9.bjj-2017-0487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2017] [Accepted: 06/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are a group of inherited lysosomal storage disorders with clinical manifestations relevant to the orthopaedic surgeon. Our aim was to review the recent advances in their management and the implications for surgical practice. The current literature about MPSs is summarised, emphasising orthopaedic complications and their management. Recent advances in the diagnosis and management of MPSs include the recognition of slowly progressive, late presenting subtypes, developments in life-prolonging systemic treatment and potentially new indications for surgical treatment. The outcomes of surgery in these patients are not yet validated and some procedures have a high rate of complications which differ from those in patients who do not have a MPS. The diagnosis of a MPS should be considered in adolescents or young adults with a previously unrecognised dysplasia of the hip. Surgeons treating patients with a MPS should report their experience and studies should include the assessment of function and quality of life to guide treatment. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2017;99-B:1132-9.
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- N Williams
- University of Adelaide, 72 King William St, North Adelaide, Australia
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- Cambridge University Hospitals, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
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- University of Adelaide, 72 King William St, North Adelaide, Australia
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- University of Adelaide, 72 King William St, North Adelaide, Australia
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- Great Ormond St Hospital for Children, London, WC1N 3JH, UK
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Williams N, Challoumas D, Eastwood DM. Does orthopaedic surgery improve quality of life and function in patients with mucopolysaccharidoses? J Child Orthop 2017; 11:289-297. [PMID: 28904635 PMCID: PMC5584498 DOI: 10.1302/1863-2548.11.170042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are a group of rare lysosomal storage disorders associated with involvement of multiple organs along with a generalised skeletal dysplasia. Both haematopoetic stem cell transplant and enzyme replacement therapy have improved the outlook for patients while surgery remains high-risk and there is little information on clinical or functional outcome to justify many of the surgical procedures performed. This paper aims to summarise the orthopaedic surgical procedures in MPS patients for which quality of life (QoL) and functional data are available and to describe additional QoL and functional measurement tools of relevance to the assessment of orthopaedic outcomes in MPS. METHODS We reviewed the available literature to look for reported outcomes of orthopaedic surgery to lower and upper limbs and the spine. In addition, we describe the general and MPS-specific health measures that might be of relevance to the orthopaedic surgeon. RESULTS There is some evidence in the literature that orthopaedic surgery may improve QoL and function in some specific aspects of the MPS condition (in relation to genu valgum, carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger digits); however, the literature is sparse and consists of level 4/5 studies only. Further studies of these conditions should include QoL and functional assessment in order to confirm or refute these reports. In other areas (spine and hip), outcomes are judged largely on radiographic appearances with little clinical correlation and short follow-up; however, one long-term study of function following hip dysplasia surgery suggests poor outcomes. Anaesthetic morbidity/mortality is not insignificant in these complex patients with multi-organ involvement. Careful assessment is required, particularly when there is neurological involvement. CONCLUSIONS Orthopaedic surgeons involved with MPS patients should be encouraged to use and report measures of QoL and function with respect to musculoskeletal manifestations and response to surgery, recognising that such assessments in these complex and challenging patients may require a multidisciplinary approach.
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Affiliation(s)
- N. Williams
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide and Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University of Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Great Ormond St Hospital for Children, London, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Great Ormond St Hospital for Children, London, UK,Correspondence should be sent to: Miss D. M. Eastwood, Great Ormond St Hospital, Great Ormond St, London WC1 N 3JL, UK. E-mail:
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Tracheobronchial stents in mucopolysaccharidosis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2016; 83:187-92. [PMID: 26968075 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2016] [Accepted: 02/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The mucopolysaccharidoses are a group of hereditary disorders pathologically characterized by tissue accumulation of glycosaminoglycans due to deficient lysosomal metabolism which often leads to progressive airway stenosis and respiratory insufficiency. Relentless and treatment-refractory narrowing of the lower airways with ensuing severe limitation of quality of life is a challenging problem in mucopolysaccharidoses. CASE REPORTS We report 2 cases of MPS (Hunter's and Maroteaux-Lamy's syndrome resp.) in whom tracheal stents were placed to relieve severe tracheal obstruction. The first patient could be weaned from mechanical ventilation after stent placement but showed significant long-term stent-related morbidity. The second patient suffered a severe procedure-related complication due to positioning problems typical for MPS. CONCLUSIONS Very good short-term success can be achieved with airway stent placement in patients with MPS and severe lower airway stenosis but a high risk of severe complications and important long-term morbidity have to be weighed against potential individual benefit.
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Mucopolysaccharidosis type VI (MPS VI) is a progressive, autosomal, recessive lysosomal disorder. This disorder, due to a deficiency in N-acetylgalactosamine-4-sulfatase (ASB), results in an accumulation of glycosaminoglycan (GAG), causing multiple organ failures. In this study, monochorionic biamniotic twins with the severe form of MPS VI underwent enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) with weekly infusions of recombinant human ASB (galsulfase) at 1 mg/kg. After 9 years of ERT, a comprehensive clinical examination was performed. Several types of biochemical, immunological, and genetic investigations were also conducted. Both twins showed the typical symptoms and signs of MPS VI at baseline, including short stature, progressive dysmorphic facial features, and dysostosis multiplex. Twin 2 presented stronger multisystemic involvement, with marked musculoskeletal, neurological, and odontological components. She also developed an ischemic spinal cord lesion after surgery, which is the first case described in the literature in Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome. However, the extent of disease was found to be equally stabilized in the two sisters, concretely the cardiac and respiratory functions and body length. The early diagnosis and treatment of MPS VI are critical for an optimal clinical outcome, and further evidence for the new treatment strategies is needed.
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