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Surgical Release of knee flexion contractures in myelomeningocele

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Location: http://www.jbjs.org.uk/cgi/reprint/78-B/6/912.pdf

Description: We report the results of a prospective study of the surgical release of 45 knee flexion contractures in 28 patients with myelomeningocele... We conclude that surgical release of knee flexion contractures in myelomeningocele improves gait in all children who walk, particularly those with low lumbar lesions. Recurrence of knee flexion contractures after surgical release is most common in those with thoracic lesions who do not achieve independent walking.
JBJS B 1996 78 B 912-6

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Author/Contact: Marshall et al
Institution: JBJS B
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Language: English

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