Cerebral palsy of the elbow and forearm
Robert Bunata1, Kurt Icenogle1
1University of North Texas Health Science Center/Cook Children's Hospital; and the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Tarrant County Affiliated Orthopedic Residency Program, Fort Worth, TX.
Abstract:
Management of elbow and forearm involvement in cerebral palsy has evolved over the last 3 decades with a better understanding of its neuropathophysiology, improved outcome measures, and evolving therapy protocols. Current nonoperative and surgical treatment methods are discussed. The use of standard function measuring instruments and encouragement of the participation in research will hopefully result in more accurate outcome information and, thereby, refine our techniques and rehabilitation methods.
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