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Wrist Arthrodesis in Children With Cerebral Palsy.

Authors :
Vergara-Amador E
Franco-Chaparro L
Source :
Techniques in hand & upper extremity surgery [Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg] 2020 Dec; Vol. 24 (4), pp. 155-158.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Wrist treatment in spastic cerebral palsy includes splints, botulinum toxin, tendon transfers, tendon lengthening, capsular liberations, and arthrodesis. A well-indicated wrist arthrodesis corrects deformity improving function and cosmetic appearance in patients with fixed deformities. It is indicated in patients with cerebral palsy, older than 12 years with a fixed deformity in wrist flexion. We report 11 clinical cases with the wrist arthrodesis with a plate of 3.5 with 2.7 mm by dorsal approach and technical resources to minimize the complications of tendon irritation and dorsal discomfort. We present an illustrative clinical case. It is a known procedure, its execution must be careful to avoid complications.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1531-6572
Volume :
24
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Techniques in hand & upper extremity surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32349096
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/BTH.0000000000000288