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The infantile spastic hand. Surgical indications and management
Annales De Chirurgie De La Main : Organe Officiel Des Societes De Chirurgie De La Main
|January 1, 1984
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Surgical reconstruction can improve infantile spastic hand deformities. Careful patient selection based on individual characteristics is crucial for successful surgical outcomes in pediatric hand surgery.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Hand Surgery
- Neuromuscular Disorders
Background:
- Infantile spastic hand is a complex condition often resulting from cerebral palsy.
- Deformities can significantly impair hand function and quality of life.
- Surgical intervention is a potential treatment modality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the indications and patient selection criteria for surgical reconstruction of the infantile spastic hand.
- To emphasize the importance of careful preoperative assessment.
Main Methods:
- Review of surgical outcomes for infantile spastic hand.
- Analysis of patient characteristics influencing surgical success.
- Guidelines for patient selection based on general and local factors.
Main Results:
- Surgery can yield significant functional improvements in carefully selected patients.
- Appropriate patient selection is paramount for achieving optimal results.
- Preoperative assessment guides surgical planning and improves prognosis.
Conclusions:
- Surgical reconstruction is a viable option for infantile spastic hand deformities.
- Meticulous patient selection, considering both general health and local hand conditions, is essential for successful surgical outcomes.
- This approach optimizes the potential for functional recovery in pediatric patients.
Abstract:
The infantile spastic hand represents a complex problem that can be improved by surgery when surgery is properly indicated and performed candidates for surgical reconstruction must be carefully selected according to general and local characteristics.