Hip Management in Cerebral Palsy for Orthopaedic Exams

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The presentation is part of the FRCS mentor group meeting, featuring Nikki Walsh from the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. She discusses the important topic of hip surveillance in children with cerebral palsy. Following the presentation, mentors will conduct private viva sessions to ensure participant privacy. Nikki introduces her own views on cerebral palsy, defining it as a non-progressive brain lesion that leads to progressively worsening muscle and skeletal issues such as spasticity and deformities. She outlines the significance of early intervention in hip health to prevent hip dislocations by monitoring at-risk children, emphasizing the importance of hip joint stability for maintaining mobility. The presentation covers clinical assessments and X-ray protocols used in surveillance programs, particularly stressing the measurement of migration percentage and hip joint relationships. It highlights management strategies, including both non-operative and operative approaches to treat hip issues resulting from cerebral palsy, detailing interventions such as soft-tissue releases and osteotomies. The session concludes with a call for questions and a sense of appreciation for the valuable discussion on a crucial healthcare topic.

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