
Pediatric Orthopaedics
Question benefit of combined Botulinum Toxin and bracing in preventing Hip Displacement CP
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J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Jan;90(1):23-33.
90 children, between the ages of 1 and 5 years with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy, hip adductor spasticity and scissoring postures, were randomized to be managed with botulinum toxin injection followed by hip brace or a conservative approach. At 3 years, the combined treatment showed minimal benefit in management of spastic hip displacement and hence was not a recommended treatment.
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