Proximal femoral osteotomy in children with cerebral palsy: the perspective of the trainee.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are a range of implants for fixation of proximal femoral osteotomies (PFOs) in children. We investigated the training experiences and preferences of orthopaedic residents and fellows who were learning PFO, using a fixed angled blade plate (ABP) or a locking, cannulated blade plate (LCBP). We also studied short-term technical and radiographic outcomes.

Methods

This was a prospective, parallel-group, cohort study of 90 consecutive children and adolescents with cerebral palsy who underwent bilateral PFOs with ABP or LCBP. Surgical trainees completed a questionnaire to document the ease or difficulty of each operative step.

Results

There were 48 boys and 42 girls, with a mean age of eight years and a mean follow-up of 25 months. Trainees preferred the LCB

SUBMITTER: Zhou L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5382338 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature