Outcome of Gastrocnemius Soleus Facial Lengthening in Ambulatory Patients With Cerebral Palsy

Conclusions: This study evaluates long term efficacy of GSFL to address equinus in ambulatory children with CP. Overall revision rates are similar to previous reports for GSFL and other calf lengthening procedures. This information may be useful in setting expectations and counselling families. Younger subjects and those with more severe involvement are more likely to need revision surgery, with these factors compounding the likelihood in the younger GMFCSIII child. Level of Evidence: Level III—retrospective comparative study.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Cerbral Palsy Source Type: research