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Orthopedic Surgery for Cerebral Palsy
Surgery Overview
Orthopedic surgery is used to treat tight muscles and spasticity related to Reference cerebral palsy Opens New Window. An incision is made in the skin over the affected muscle. Parts of the muscle are then cut to release the tightness.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: September 20, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics
Reference Louis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics |
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