title: Torsional problems in cerebral palsy.
abstract: Lower limb rotational problems in the patient with cerebral palsy represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to the clinician. A literature review suggests that increased muscle tone may be the cause of these problems. This article proposes a simple diagnostic plan and discusses the various treatment plans and options.
mesh_terms: D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D009068:Movement; D010027:Osteotomy; D014102:Torsion Abnormality