cerebral palsy

CP Upper limb

Upper limb

 

Indications for surgery

 

Spastic hemiplegia

- have voluntary grasp and release

 

Spastic quadriplegia

- many patients have sensory neglect for affected limbs

- won't use limb post surgery regardless

- may need some releases for hygiene / dressing

 

Neuromuscular

Categories

 

Decreased tone

- Polio

- Down's syndrome

- spina bifida

 

Increased tone

- cerbral palsy

- Parkinson's

- CVA

 

Polio

 

Rare

- case reports only

 

Down's Syndrome

 

Acetabular dysplasia not uncommon in this group

 

Results

 

CP Hip

Benefit most from Treatment

 

Problems

 

1. Tight psoas / Adductors / Hamstrings / T Achilles

2. Increased Femoral Anteversion

3. External Tibial Torsion

4. Valgus Foot

 

Principles

 

Surgery once walking but before school (3-4)

SEML surgery

Gait analysis lab

 

Gait

 

True equinus

Apparent equinus (FFD knee and hip)

Jump

Crouch