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Surgery

by contentuser on Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:42 pm

Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Cerebral Palsy(Free Handout)

Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic surgery can prevent spinal deformities and contractures but requires particular expertise and appropriate rehabilitation following surgery.

When contractures cause severe movement problems, surgery to lengthen muscles and tendons may be recommended. Gait analysis is used to identify problem muscles, eliminate compensation factors associated with walking, and check surgical results. Came...Read the full article