A systematic approach to the amount of Achilles tendon lengthening in cerebral palsy

J Pediatr Orthop. 1984 Aug;4(4):448-51. doi: 10.1097/01241398-198408000-00011.

Abstract

A simple technique of determining how much lengthening to provide to the Achilles tendon has been developed. This clinical technique is based on a detailed preoperative neuromuscular assessment of patients with cerebral palsy.

MeSH terms

  • Achilles Tendon / physiopathology
  • Achilles Tendon / surgery*
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cerebral Palsy / physiopathology
  • Cerebral Palsy / surgery*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gait*
  • Humans
  • Methods
  • Muscle Spasticity / physiopathology