Orthopedic Management of the Ambulatory Child with Cerebral Palsy
Presented by Dora Gosselin
Non-Financial: Dora Gosselin has no competing non-financial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
Orthopedic surgery is a common intervention for children with cerebral palsy. Often times the goal of the surgical intervention is to improve or prolong a child’s ability to ambulate. This course will discuss current trends in the orthopedic management of ambulatory children with cerebral palsy including single-event multilevel surgery and post-intervention outcomes. The course will also provide a framework for the gait assessment and clinical assessments that are critical for the pre-surgical decision making process.
Meet your instructor
Dora Gosselin
Of the many professional roles and responsibilities that Dr. Dora Gosselin has, helping children explore the world through movement is the most important. She does this directly, as a practicing pediatric physical therapist, and, indirectly, as she uses her diverse experiences in pediatric practice to provide relevant,…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Cerebral Palsy
This chapter discusses the etiology of cerebral palsy as well as the classification systems that are used for children with cerebral palsy. Common impairments in posture and movement will be discussed.
2. Gait and Cerebral Palsy
This chapter describes common gait patterns in children with cerebral palsy. The natural history of ambulation in cerebral palsy will also be explored.
3. The Critical Components of Assessment for Ambulatory Children with Cerebral Palsy
This chapter considers the components of a holistic examination of a child with cerebral palsy, including gait analysis and musculoskeletal and neuromuscular assessment. Examination techniques will be demonstrated.
4. Intervention for the Ambulatory Child with Cerebral Palsy
This chapter discusses spasticity management, physical therapy, and orthopedic interventions for children with cerebral palsy who are ambulatory. Recent and relevant scientific literature will be surveyed.
5. Teamwork, Participation, and Lifespan Considerations
This final chapter emphasizes the less technical but potentially the most important components and considerations to optimize gait for children with cerebral palsy, including teamwork and a focus on participation throughout the lifespan.
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