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- Title
Orthopedic management of spasticity in cerebral palsy.
- Authors
Novacheck, Tom F.; Gage, James R.
- Abstract
Introduction This article summarizes our experience with cerebral palsy. The primary and secondary deformities that occur with cerebral palsy are described, followed by a brief overview of the nature and role of gait analysis in the treatment of gait problems in cerebral palsy. The concept of lever-arm dysfunction is introduced. Discussion Our current treatment program is then presented and subsequently illustrated by two case examples. Finally, an outcomes analysis of a group of patients with spastic diplegia treated with selective dorsal rhizotomy is presented to illustrate our current method of evaluating treatment outcomes and the need for team management in the treatment of this complex condition.
- Subjects
CEREBRAL palsy; CEREBRAL palsy treatment; SPASTICITY; RHIZOTOMY; BRAIN damage; RESEARCH
- Publication
Child's Nervous System, 2007, Vol 23, Issue 9, p1015
- ISSN
0256-7040
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00381-007-0378-6