Cerebral palsy with contractures. The patient is undergoing..sm
Posted By: oldtimer on 2007-12-05
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Subject: Cerebral palsy with contractures. The patient is undergoing..sm
chemoneurolysis and muscle lengthenings in both legs. The doc says:
The hip adductors were then lengthened, bringing the range from about 15-20 degrees s/l grab out to 65 degrees s/l grab which is a pretty good change considering the age of the patient.
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