ABSTRACT
This study applies an upper extremity model to analyze motion in 25 children with cerebral palsy using posterior walkers. The study indicates that throughout a gait cycle, the shoulders and wrist are in extension and the elbows are flexed. It also reveals that the elbows are the most asymmetrical joint of the upper extremities during walker-assisted ambulation.
ABSTRACT
Clubfoot or talipes equinovarus is a complex deformity characterized by three distinct manifestations. The foot is in an equinus position; the forefoot and heel are in varus; and the entire foot is supinated. While the exact etiology of this problem remains unknown, many advancements have been made in the treatment of clubfeet. The surgical procedure is progressive and tailored according the severity of the deformity. Pain management, thorough neurovascular assessments, and education of the family are essential to caring for these patients.
