Manual of orthopaedic surgery for spasticity

This operative manual is a systematic, step-by-step illustrated guide to the surgical correction of limb deformities resulting from spasticity. The surgical techniques presented are applicable to patients with the varied neurological disorders--including traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy--that cause spasticity and often result in secondary limb deformities. For each specific limb deformity, the authors explain the indications and rationale for surgery, describe the surgical procedure in meticulous detail, and give complete instructions on postoperative management. The book is organized to distinguish between procedures intended to improve limb function and procedures aimed at correcting contractures. More than 100 illustrations complement the text.