Proximal Femoral Varus Derotation Osteotomy in Children with Cerebral Palsy: The Effect of Age, Gross Motor Function Classification System Level, and Surgeon Volume on Surgical Success

Conclusions:
This study demonstrated a 37% failure rate after VDRO in children with cerebral palsy. Older age, lower GMFCS level, and increased surgeon volume were strong predictors of surgical success.

Level of Evidence:
Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

Source: The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - December 16, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Shore, B. J., Zurakowski, D., Dufreny, C., Powell, D., Matheney, T. H., Snyder, B. D. Tags: Hip, Pediatrics Scientific Articles Source Type: research