Current practice and preferences to management of equinus in children with ambulatory cerebral palsy: A survey of orthopedic surgeons.
Samuel GendyMohamed ElGebeilyTamer A El-SobkyKhalid I KhoshhalAyman H JawadiPublished in: SICOT-J (2019)
Generally, there are insufficient clinical practice trends of both general and pediatric orthopedic surgeons regarding equinus treatment in CP children. This may indicate a knowledge-practice gap with potential risks to CP children undergoing surgery for equinus. There is a need for a more competent exposure to CP in orthopedic surgeons' educational curricula and an updated health referral system.