Unilateral versus bilateral reconstructive hip surgery in children with cerebral palsy: A survey of pediatric orthopedic surgery practice and decision-making.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study explored whether surgeons favor unilateral or bilateral reconstructive hip surgery in children with cerebral palsy who have unilateral hip displacement.

Methods

An invitation to participate in an anonymous, online survey was sent to 44 pediatric orthopedic surgeons. The case of an 8 year old at Gross Motor Function Classification System level IV with migration percentages of 76% and 22% was described. Surgeons selected their surgical treatment of choice and provided their rationale. Respondents were also asked to list and rank radiographic parameters used for decision-making and multidisciplinary team members involved in decision-making.

Results

Twenty-eight orthopedic surgeons from nine countries with a mean 21.3 years (range, 5-40 years) of experi

SUBMITTER: Miller SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9550998 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature