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Is UE orthopedic surgery better for a certain severity of CP or type of disability?

April 26, 2017certain CP disability Orthopedic severity surgery type UE

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Is UE orthopedic surgery better for a certain severity of CP or type of disability?

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(i.e. quadraplegia, hemiplegia, etc) Most types of patients with cerebral palsy (CP) can benefit from orthopedic surgery. Goals of surgery can range from improving a dependent patient’s hand position in order to make dressing easier for their caretaker to changing mild muscle tightness in independent patients.