Abstract
BACKGROUND: A rare case report of lysyl hydroxylases deficiency undergoing scoliosis surgery. CASE PRESENTATION: An 8-year-old Persian patient with a known case of lysyl hydroxylases deficiency presented with scoliosis. On physical examination, he had course facial hair, elbow flexion contracture, and knee flexion contracture. He had a history of eye surgery, clubfoot, and hearing problems. He underwent scoliosis surgery with growing rod instrumentation. CONCLUSION: Surgery can be done in these patients with caution, and the surgeon and anesthesiologist should be aware of potential complications during and after surgery.