P 113 – Do unilateral femoral derotation modify controlateral pelvic, hip and foot rotations in patients with cerebral plasy?

In single event multilevel surgery, femoral derotation is commonly performed. When the kinematic deviations are asymmetrical its indication is frequently one-sided. What are the effects of this procedure on the transverse kinematics of the pelvis and on the contralateral hip rotation and foot progression angles? Among 170 children with CP, operated, with at least a clinical gait analysis before and after surgery, 42 having had a unilateral femoral derotation are included. Patients with tibial derotation are excluded.

Source: Gait and Posture - July 27, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: E. Desailly, A. Badina, N. Khouri Tags: Short communication Source Type: research