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Association between lower limb spasticity and cryptorchidism in males with cerebral palsy.

Eric M BortnickTanya LogvinenkoHsin-Hsiao Scott WangDavid J FogelmanBenjamin J ShoreCaleb P NelsonMichael P Kurtz
Published in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2023)
A strong association exists between LLS presence and severity and orchidopexy risk among people with CP. These findings support a cremasteric spasticity hypothesis as an important factor of cryptorchidism in CP. Providers should continue to examine for cryptorchidism in males with CP as they age.
Keyphrases
  • cerebral palsy
  • lower limb
  • spinal cord injury
  • upper limb