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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 62-B, Issue 1, 49-53
Copyright © 1980 by British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery

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The results and complications of surgery for the paralytic hip and spine in myelomeningocele

DS Drummond, M Moreau, and RL Cruess

We have reviewed the results of operations to stabilise the paralytic hip and to correct and stabilise the deformed spine of children with myelomeningocele. Despite a high complication rate the spinal operations were frequently successful. The hip operations were less satisfactory, with stabilisation of the hip eventually achieved in 69 per cent of the patients and improved walking in only 27 per cent. We do not recommend that such operations be undertaken on the hips of children with a level of paralysis at L3 or above. If stabilisation is indicated multiple combined procedures produce the best result.




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Hip, Knee, Trauma, Upper limb, Foot & Ankle, Paediatrics, Oncology, Spine, Arthroplasty, General