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Proximal femoral resection for subluxation or dislocation of the hip in spastic quadriplegia
dc.contributor.author | Ackerly, Steve | |
dc.contributor.author | Vitztum, Coley | |
dc.contributor.author | Rockley, Brent L. | |
dc.contributor.author | Olney, Brad | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2007-05-15T21:13:51Z | |
dc.date.available | 2007-05-15T21:13:51Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2003-07 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Ackerly, S; Vitztum, C; Rockley, B; Olney, B. Proximal femoral resection for subluxation or dislocation of the hip in spastic quadriplegia. DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY. July 2003. 45(7) : 436-440 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1808/1616 | |
dc.description.abstract | Management of a painful or contracted hip dislocation in individuals with severe spastic quadriplegia is difficult. Clinical and radiographic results of 12 proximal femoral resection-interposition operations performed in seven non-ambulatory persons (five males, two females; mean age 14 years, 8 months; age range 6 years 11 months to 19 years 8 months) with severe spasticity were reviewed to determine if pain relief and restoration of motion were maintained. At a mean follow-up of 7 years 7 months (median 9 years 6 months) all participants maintained a good sitting position and a functional range of motion with improved hygiene. Hip pain was improved in all participants compared with their preoperative status. Proximal femur migration occurred causing slight pain in one person. Heterotopic ossification was observed but was not clinically significant. Complications included traction pin loosening and infection and a late supracondylar femur fracture 3 months after the operation. Proximal femoral resection effectively decreased pain and restored hip motion in those with severe spastic quadriplegia leading to improved sitting and perineal care. | |
dc.language.iso | en_US | |
dc.publisher | CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS | |
dc.title | Proximal femoral resection for subluxation or dislocation of the hip in spastic quadriplegia | |
dc.type | Article | |
dc.rights.accessrights | openAccess |