To what extent can soft-tissue releases improve hip displacement in cerebral palsy?: A prospective population-based study of 37 children with 7 years’ follow-up

Background and purpose — Hip displacement is frequent in nonambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP) and treatment is controversial. This prospective study assesses the effectiveness of soft-tissue releases to treat hip subluxation, analyses prognostic factors for outcome, and identifies time to...

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Main Author: Terje Terjesen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-11-01
Series:Acta Orthopaedica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17453674.2017.1365471