Orthopaedic Management in Cerebral Palsy, 2nd Edition

Comprehensive review of current methods of management and evaluation of the motor disorders of cerebral palsy. Features the whole range of orthopaedic surgical procedures with commentary on each. Reviews the current epidemiology in the subject, offering perspective on prevention. Provides tables of gross motor performance to assess the measure of effectiveness of physical therapy. Describes methods of management, including: assistive technology, selective posterior rootlet rhizotomy, Botulinum toxin intramuscular injections and intrathecal Baclofen.

© 2010 Mac Keith Press (E-bog): 9781907655777

Release date

E-bog: 31. august 2010