Abstract

The orthopedic surgical indication in the context of polyhandicap should always be made with a comprehensive understanding of the child's medical, family, and social situation. Therefore, it should be determined through extensive consultation with the family and the relevant medical, educational, and rehabilitative teams. The targeted objectives should align completely with the individual plan of the subject. Post-operative follow-ups and constraints should also be considered in the context of the individual's uniqueness, their behavior, and communication style. At times, the surgeon may need to exercise restraint. We will illustrate our practice through some fairly common indications.

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