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Prevalence of knee contractures is high in children with cerebral palsy in Denmark.

André Nis KlenøMartin Baekgaard StisenClaes Høgh CubelInger MechlenburgKirsten Nordbye-Nielsen
Published in: Physiotherapy theory and practice (2021)
Knee contractures are highly prevalent and significantly associated with high levels of GMFCS and increased age until 12 years, but not with high levels of spasticity in children with CP in Denmark.
Keyphrases
  • children with cerebral palsy
  • total knee arthroplasty
  • knee osteoarthritis
  • anterior cruciate ligament
  • anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
  • young adults
  • risk factors
  • spinal cord injury