2005
DOI: 10.1097/01202412-200511000-00001
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Management of the upper limb in cerebral palsy

Abstract: The management of the upper limb in cerebral palsy is often complex and challenging. Effective treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach involving paediatricians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, orthotists and upper extremity surgeons. Interventions are generally aimed at improving function and cosmesis by spasticity management, preventing contractures and correcting established deformities. Treatment objectives vary according to each child and range from static correction of deformities to ea… Show more

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“…Niedowład kurczowy nawracaczy przy rozciągniętych odwracaczach powoduje przykurcz przedramienia w pronacji. Ma on tendencję do utrwalania się na tle bliznowacenia więzadeł i torebek stawowych [8,10,11].…”
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“…Niedowład kurczowy nawracaczy przy rozciągniętych odwracaczach powoduje przykurcz przedramienia w pronacji. Ma on tendencję do utrwalania się na tle bliznowacenia więzadeł i torebek stawowych [8,10,11].…”
Section: Most Common Orthopedic Problems Of Patients With Icpunclassified
“…Czynnikiem sprawczym jest spastyczność mięśnia zginacza łokciowego długie-go nadgarstka. Wyjątkowo występuje przeprost palców [10,11].…”
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“…Children with impaired mobility could be denied benefits of physical activity which could be physical (increased mobility, reduced contractures, increased muscular strength and endurance), social (developing relationships and social skills) or psychological (enhanced self-esteem and body image) [34,35] Impaired mobility could result in bed sores, hypostatic pneumonia, disuse muscular atrophy, development of contractures and fractures [36][37][38][39][40]. These could increase the risk of mortality which is higher in cerebral palsy than in the normal population [41].…”
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confidence: 99%