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Evaluation, Surgical Treatment, and Post-Operative Therapy in Cerebral Palsy (IC07) - 2012 Annual Meeting
Faculty: Michelle G. Carlson, MD, L. Andrew Koman, MD, Ann Van Heest, MD, Michelle G. Carlson, MD, Lorene Janowski, MD
Learning Objectives:
- Understand assessment and pre-operative evaluation of upper extremity
- Become familiar with surgical treatment options
- manage post operative rehabilitation
Description
Patients with cerebral palsy may develop upper extremity contractures and deformities due to imbalances in muscle tone, leading to limitations in function. Upper extremity reconstructive surgery can correct deformity and rebalance the muscles to increase functional use and improve hygiene and cosmesis. This course will provide an overview of the pre-operative evaluation, surgical planning and treatment, and post-operative therapy of the upper extremity in cerebral palsy. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the evaluation of the child with cerebral palsy will first be discussed including important points in the history and physical examination. Pre-operative evaluation including videotaping will be reviewed along with the use of Botox. A scheme for an operative plan will be developed with goals, guidelines, and options for surgical intervention.
A discussion of surgical and non-surgical treatment options for upper extremity will be presented for:
A discussion of surgical and non-surgical treatment options for upper extremity will be presented for:
- Shoulder deformity
- Elbow flexion
- Forearm pronation
- Wrist flexion
- Digital flexion & swan-neck deformity
- Thumb-in-palm deformity
- Post-surigal therapy will be reviewed including splinting, therapeutic exercises and activities, precautions based on surgical procedures performed, and constant induced therapy
Upon completion of this course, participants will feel comfortable evaluating and treating upper extremities in cerebral palsy.
Courses in package:
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Faculty: Michelle G. Carlson, MD, L. Andrew Koman, MD, Ann Van Heest, MD, Michelle G. Carlson, MD, Lorene Janowski, MD
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Faculty: Michelle G. Carlson, MD
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Faculty: L. Andrew Koman, MD
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Faculty: Ann E. Van Heest, MD
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Faculty: Michelle G. Carlson, MD
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Faculty: Lorene Janowski, MD
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Faculty: Michelle G. Carlson, MD, L. Andrew Koman, MD, Ann Van Heest, MD, Michelle G. Carlson, MD, Lorene Janowski, MD
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