MOVEMENT ANALYSIS AND MEASUREMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF SURGERY IN CEREBRAL-PALSY

Authors
CHAMBERS HG SUTHERLAND DH
Citation
Hg. Chambers et Dh. Sutherland, MOVEMENT ANALYSIS AND MEASUREMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF SURGERY IN CEREBRAL-PALSY, Mental retardation and developmental disabilities research reviews, 3(2), 1997, pp. 212-219
Citations number
56
Categorie Soggetti
Psychology,Psychiatry,"Behavioral Sciences",Neurosciences,"Clinical Neurology",Pediatrics
Journal title
Mental retardation and developmental disabilities research reviews → ACNP
ISSN journal
10804013
Volume
3
Issue
2
Year of publication
1997
Pages
212 - 219
Database
ISI
SICI code
1080-4013(1997)3:2<212:MAAMOT>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
Modern movement analysis has significantly altered the surgical treatm ent of cerebral palsy. By providing an objective measurement of pre- a nd postoperative kinematics, kinetics, and electromyography, treatment s can be devised and outcomes can be assessed. This article reviews th e rationale for gait analysis, its component parts, and its utility in the development of modern surgical concepts, such as single stage sur gery of the lower extremities, rectus to hamstring transfers, treatmen t of ankle equinus, and upper extremity tendon transfers. It's use as a clinical tool is also emphasized. (C) 1997 Wiley-Liss, Inc.