A method for early postoperative mobilization of the cerebral palsy patient using a removable abduction bar

An abduction device is described that allows mobility and continued physical therapy for cerebral palsy patients who are recovering from multilevel lower-extremity surgery. An easy-to-use, removable abduction bar allows ongoing therapy and ambulation in the postoperative casts when the bar is removed and maintenance of hip abduction when the bar is in place. This has aided our patients in achieving maximal benefit of the surgical/therapy program and minimized the regression of presurgical motor skills during the immobilization period.