Ankle Dorsiflexor Function after Gastrocsoleus Lengthening in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Literature Review

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Ambulant children with cerebral palsy can demonstrate persistent “foot drop” after successful gastrocsoleus lengthening (GSL) surgery for equinus deformity. This may be due to inadequate strength and/or selective motor control of the ankle dorsiflexor mu...

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Main Authors: Nicholas Sclavos, Norine Ma, Elyse Passmore, Pam Thomason, H. Kerr Graham, Erich Rutz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Medicina
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/3/375