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Associated medical and surgical issues in this patient cohort
| Number of patients | |
|---|---|
| Existing scoliosis and/or pelvic obliquity | 14 |
| Previous spine surgery | 6 |
| Previous hip surgery | 7 |
| Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) | 3 |
| Epilepsy | 8 |
| Tone reducing medication (e.g. baclofen/trihexyphenidyl) | 12 |
| Pre-operative botulinum toxin use (with benefit) | 11 |
