The use of osteoplastic operations To correct foot deformities in children with cerebral palsy: clinical and radiological substantiation and analysis of results

Abstract

The work was grounded on the examination and treatment of 119 patients with cerebral palsy, aged 3-14. In 100% of cases the disturbances of anatomical functional state due to bone foot deformity were revealed. In 80% of cases marked concomitant multicomponent changes of foot bones were detected. Taking into account the results of x-ray examination different methods of surgical correction were elaborated. Application of those operative techniques allowed to achieve good and satisfactory outcomes in 96.4%) of patients. Those operative technique with the use of bone grafts enabled to correct the foot deformity and prevent the deformity recurrence.