Surgical reconstruction of the upper extremity in cerebral palsy.
This article discusses surgical treatment of the upper extremity in cerebral palsy. Such treatment should provide a balanced grasp and release, a reasonable range of pronation and supination of the forearm, and should maintain sufficient strength for hand function.
Goldner
J L
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Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.
D001132:Arm / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002648:Child; D003286:Contracture / Q000601:surgery*; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013709:Tendon Transfer