Open AccessAnalysis of orthopedic surgical procedures in children with cerebral palsy
Author(s) -
Ignacio Rehbein,
Viviana Teske,
Ignacio Pagano,
Alejandro Cúneo,
María Elena Pérez,
Johan von Heideken
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
world journal of orthopedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.76
H-Index - 43
ISSN - 2218-5836
DOI - 10.5312/wjo.v11.i4.222
Subject(s) - medicine , orthopedic surgery , cerebral palsy , gross motor function classification system , tenotomy , medical record , surgery , hamstring , pediatric surgery , physical therapy , tendon
Orthopedic surgery in children with cerebral palsy (CP) aims to improve function and prevent deformities. Each child's condition in CP is unique and many co-variables influence surgical decision-making including a patient's age and their functional level. Little is known about the frequency of different types of orthopedic surgery in children with CP who have varied functional levels, particularly in countries from Latin America.