Hip Reconstruction in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy and Hip Dysplasia

This study is a retrospective review of all patients with unilateral CP, Gross Motor Function Classification System types I and II, who had hip reconstruction for unilateral dysplasia between 1989 and 2013. Clinical variables (pain and hip passive range of motion) were reviewed. Hip morphology was assessed radiographically according to Melbourne Cerebral Palsy Hip Classification System. Three-dimensional gait analyses were also reviewed to evaluate the effect of surgery on these patients’ gaits. Results: Twelve patients were included with a mean age at surgery of 14 years (range, 7 to 19 y) and follow-up mean of 4 years (range, 1 to 8 y). Nine hips were improved according to Melbourne Cerebral Palsy Hip Classification System. Migration percentage decreased significantly (P
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Cerebral Palsy Source Type: research