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Level VMust KnowPaediatricsExpert Opinion

Evidence brief

CP Gait Analysis

Gait Analysis in Cerebral Palsy

Authors
Gage JR
Journal
Gait Analysis in Cerebral Palsy
Year
1991

Key Findings

  • 1

    3D gait analysis guides surgical planning

  • 2

    Single-event multilevel surgery (SEMLS) approach

  • 3

    GMFCS classification predicts motor function

  • 4

    Spasticity management: botulinum toxin, SDR, ITB

  • 5

    Comprehensive approach improves outcomes

Clinical Implications

Instrumented gait analysis enables rational surgical planning in CP, leading to the single-event multilevel surgery approach that reduces total surgical burden.

Teaching Note

Know GMFCS levels I-V. Gait patterns: crouch, stiff knee, jump knee, true equinus. Lever arm dysfunction concept. SEMLS: address all issues in one surgery. Treatment options: physiotherapy, orthotics, botulinum toxin, SDR, soft tissue surgery, bony procedures. Discuss goals and family expectations.

Citation

Gage JR. Gait Analysis in Cerebral Palsy. London: Mac Keith Press; 1991.

Evidence Level

V

Level V

Expert opinion or mechanism-based reasoning

Topics

cerebral palsygait analysisGMFCSmanagement

Related Topics

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Gait Analysis
  • Spasticity Management

External Links

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Kleinman PK (1998)

IV

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Graf R (1984)

II

Perthes Classification

Herring JA (2004)