Orthopedic
surgery is done to treat tight muscles and spasticity that are
connected to cerebral palsy. In this procedure, a cut is made on the
skin where the affected muscle is located, and parts of this muscle
are slit so that the tightness is released.
This
procedure is intended to remedy the problems related to cerebral
palsy. The goals of this surgery are: to loosen muscles that make the
hips turn to increase hip movement, loosen the muscles at the back of
the thigh so that the muscles will be able to control the tension on
the thigh and knee, and to loosen the tendon at the back of the ankle
to provide the child with a flatter foot, allowing him to walk
properly.
When
planning surgery for your child, doctors may postpone it until the
child is older than 2. By this time, the doctor is able to release
more tight muscles during the surgery than releasing only one. This
will lessen the chances of the procedure having to be performed
again.
However,
these corrections may sometimes be temporary, since while the person
is growing, the muscles may become tighter and can cause
contractures. Risks of bleeding, infection, and need for further
surgery may also be high when it is done. So it is always best that
you are 100 percent sure of your decision before putting your child
through any surgery.
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