What is the best age for surgery on the arm and hand?
For patients with cerebral palsy (CP), the best age for surgery is about 6 years old. At 6 years of age, many children can follow simple directions but are still developing new skills, so they can integrate their new muscle patterns very well. Some children benefit from waiting until they are a little older. As an adult, surgery is still indicated, just more of the rehab will focus on retraining the muscle. A child will pick things up more spontaneously.
