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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 89-B, Issue 8, 993-994.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.89B8.19446  
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Assessment of mobility after multi-level surgery for cerebral palsy

H. K. Graham, MD, FRCS(Ed), FRACS, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery1; and A. Harvey, MPhysio, Physiotherapist2

1 Orthopaedic Department
2 Hugh Williamson Gait Laboratory, The Royal Children’s Hospital, University of Melbourne, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia.

Correspondence should be sent to Professor H. K. Graham; e-mail: kerr.graham{at}rch.org.au

Abstract

In cerebral palsy, the site and severity of the brain lesion are directly linked to gross motor function and the development of musculoskeletal deformities. The relationship between walking ability and orthopaedic surgery in children with cerebral palsy is not fully understood. The development of new tools such as the Functional Assessment Questionnaire and the Functional Mobility Scale can be used to give new insights on the functional impact of multilevel surgery. These scales are most useful as part of systematic, long-term follow-up.




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