Adding value in single-event multilevel surgery (SEMLS) for cerebral palsy patients with crouch gait: A retrospective study showing value added by a second surgeon

Conclusions: While some may favor staging interventions, simultaneous bilateral SEMLS with two surgical teams is a safe and effective alternative to help improve ambulatory function in CP patients associated with significant cost savings. The risk of allogenic blood transfusion may be increased with simultaneous bilateral SEMLS. Level of Evidence: Level IV.
Source: Current Orthopaedic Practice - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Special Focus: Resident Research Award Source Type: research