Efficacy of conservative treatment for spastic cerebral palsy children with equinus gait: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ABSTRACT:

Background

Comparisons between various conservative managements of spastic equinus deformity in cerebral palsy demonstrated limited evidences, to evaluate the efficacy of conservative treatment among cerebral palsy children with spastic equinus foot regarding gait and ankle motion.

Methods

Studies were identified from PubMed and Scopus up to February 2022. Inclusion criteria were randomized controlled trial (RCT), conducted in spastic cerebral palsy children with equinus deformity, aged less than 18 years, compared any conservative treatments (Botulinum toxin A; BoNT-A, casting, physical therapy, and orthosis), and evaluated gait improvement (Physician Rating Scale or Video Gait Analysis), Observational Gait Scale, Clinical Gait Assessment Score, ankle dorsiflexion (ankle

SUBMITTER: Klaewkasikum K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9461190 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature