Inpatient Rehabilitation After Multi-Level Orthopedic Surgery in Youth with Cerebral Palsy: Discharge and 18-Month Mobility Outcomes.
Key Points
To evaluate the impact of inpatient rehabilitation and orthopedic surgery on mobility in youth with cerebral palsy.
Assessed mobility outcomes acutely after multi-level orthopedic surgery (MLS).
Evaluated factors like cognition and preoperative gross motor function related to mobility improvements.
Tracked mobility outcomes at 18-month follow-up post inpatient rehabilitation.
Youth showed improved mobility immediately after MLS surgery.
No significant influence of inpatient rehabilitation on 18-month mobility outcomes.
Abstract
Youth had improved mobility acutely after MLS that was associated with cognition and preoperative gross motor function. IPR did not influence 18-month mobility improvements.