title: Spastic Paralysis of the Elbow and Forearm.
abstract: As the physiologic recovery period concludes, the patient is evaluated for surgical procedures that may rebalance muscle function and correct deformity. Upper extremity function is the product of complex and highly sophisticated mechanisms working in unison, and a careful, systematic preoperative evaluation is critical. A good function of the hand cannot be achieved without adequate position of the shoulder, elbow, forearm, and wrist. The goals of surgery must be practical and clearly understood by the patient and the family.
authors: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors: Idris
authors: I
authors: Gharbaoui
authors: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors: Katarzyna
authors: K
authors: Kania
authors: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors: Patrick
authors: P
authors: Cole
keywords: cerebral palsy; hypertonia; nonsurgical treatment; spasticity; surgical treatment