The Diplegic Child: Evaluation and Management

By Michael D. Sussman

Major topics include: pathology and pathophysiology of spasticity, use of gait and analysis data, rhizotomy, and orthopaedic surgical procedures for treatment of crouched gait, tight Achilles tendon, and varus foot. Includes outcome assessment and global management. Based on a November 1991 symposium, first in a series of pediatric orthopaedic symposia supported by the Shriners' Hospitals for Crippled Children, in collaboration with the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892030682
• ISBN13: 9780892030682
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Amer Academy of Orthopaedic
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 2.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 1.0" x 7.3"