TY - JOUR
T1 - Upper extremity surgery in children with cerebral palsy
AU - Lomita, Craig
AU - Ezaki, Marybeth
AU - Oishi, Scott
AU - Seay, Charles E.
PY - 2010/3
Y1 - 2010/3
N2 - Pediatric patients with cerebral palsy present unique challenges. Any treatment regimen must take into account potential growth, possible sequelae of surgery, and, in some cases, significant behavioral issues. Careful evaluation of motor and sensory function of the extremity and of use patterns is imperative because these findings play a critical role in determining the ultimate success of any intervention. Every patient is addressed independently and treatment individualized. The patient and parents must understand that surgery can address only the function or position of the anatomic area. Surgery will not correct the underlying problem.
AB - Pediatric patients with cerebral palsy present unique challenges. Any treatment regimen must take into account potential growth, possible sequelae of surgery, and, in some cases, significant behavioral issues. Careful evaluation of motor and sensory function of the extremity and of use patterns is imperative because these findings play a critical role in determining the ultimate success of any intervention. Every patient is addressed independently and treatment individualized. The patient and parents must understand that surgery can address only the function or position of the anatomic area. Surgery will not correct the underlying problem.
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U2 - 10.5435/00124635-201003000-00005
DO - 10.5435/00124635-201003000-00005
M3 - Review article
C2 - 20190106
AN - SCOPUS:77949871628
SN - 1067-151X
VL - 18
SP - 160
EP - 168
JO - Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
JF - Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
IS - 3
ER -