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Orthopedic surgery for cerebral palsy. What to expect and Issues to consider

Orthopedic surgery for cerebral palsy at WebMD

The Journal of the American Medical Association JAMA Article Vol. 150 No. 14, Orthopedic Surgery in Cerebral Palsy

Orthopedic information at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons AAOS

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke NINDS Orthopedic surgery and cerebral palsy

Charcot-Marie-Tooth, or CMT, is the most commonly inherited neurological disorder and is found world-wide in all races and ethnic groups. Discovered in 1886 by three physicians, Jean-Martin-Charcot, Pierre Marie, and Howard Henry Tooth, CMT affects an estimated 2.6 million people. The CMTA is a 501(C)(3)nonprofit organization founded in 1983 whose goals are patient support, public education, promotion of research and ultimately the treatment and cure of CMT. This international group of men and women are noted CMT experts in neurology, genetics, orthopedic surgery, physiatry, physical therapy and podiatry.

MDGuidelines.com - Tendon Release - Definition of Procedure - Prognosis - Rehabiliation

Neuromuscular Scoliosis at eMedicine - Relevant Anatomy - Indications - Contraindications

National Guideline Clearninghouse - guideline.gov - Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Evidence-based care guideline for serial casting of the lower extremity. Cincinnati (OH): Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; 2009 Jan 6. 12 p. [22 references]"

Canadian company that specializes in the design, fabrication and fitting of complex orthopedic devices for persons with physical disabilities. Operates three divisions" Mobility Division - Now carries a variety of mobility devices which includes the Standing Dani ® which is a mobile stander, Meywalk® walker and the SMART Walker ™ Orthosis . AOD is the most experienced facility in North America with gait training orthoses and currently offers an educational course on these devices.

American Academy of Pediatrics - http://www.aap.org/ An organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Preeminent provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic surgeons and others in the world. Its continuing medical education activities include a world-renowned Annual Meeting, multiple CME courses held around the country and at the Orthopaedic Learning Center, and various medical and scientific publications and electronic media materials.

Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia - Hip Dysplasia Definition

Data involving orthopaedic conditions and rehabilitation aspects of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders will be collected and stored as part of the normal clinical care of patients seen in the University of Florida (UF) and Shands Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute.

Study to evaluate the effects of pre-operative gait analysis testing on surgical outcomes in children with cerebral palsy who have problems walking.

United Kingdom study investigating new ways to stretch knee contractures in children with cerebral palsy using a specially designed splint.