Barriers to Upper Extremity Reconstruction for Patients With Cerebral Palsy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reconstructive surgery for upper extremity manifestations of cerebral palsy (CP) has been demonstrated to be safe and effective, yet many potential candidates are never evaluated for surgery. The purpose of this study was to determine barriers to upper extremity reconstruction for patients with CP in a cohort of upper extremity surgeons and nonsurgeons.

Methods

We sent a questionnaire to 4167 surgeons and nonsurgeon physicians, aggregated responses, and analyzed for differences in perceptions regarding surgical efficacy, patient candidacy for surgery, compliance with rehabilitation, remuneration, complexity of care, and physician comfort providing care.

Results

Surgeons and nonsurgeons did not agree on the literature support of surgical efficacy (73% vs 35%

SUBMITTER: Loewenstein SN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9465801 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature