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[Precise diagnosis and treatment of spastic cerebral palsy]
Xiaoqing He1, Yongqing Xu2, Xi Yang1
1Institute of Trauma Orthopedic Surgery, the 920 Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force of Chinese PLA, Kunming Yunnan, 650032, P.R.China.
Objective:
To summarize the advancement of precise diagnosis and treatment for spastic cerebral palsy in recent years.
Methods:
The literature and own experiences were reviewed, and the surgical method, precise diagnosis, and personalized treatment of spastic cerebral palsy based on the classification of spastic cerebral palsy were summarized and analyzed.
Results:
The common classification of spastic cerebral palsy are gross motor function classification system (GMFCS) and manual ability classification system (MACS). The surgical methods of spastic cerebral palsy can be divided into soft tissue surgery, nerve surgery, and bone and joint surgery. The precise diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy includes qualitative diagnosis, localization diagnosis, and quantitative diagnosis. Based on precise diagnosis and classification, one or more corresponding surgical methods are selected for treatment.
Conclusion:
The manifestations of spastic cerebral palsy are so diverse that it is necessary to select rational surgeries based on precise diagnosis to achieve individualized treatment.
