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Neurosciences
Chakravarthy U. Dussa, Harald Boehm, Leonhard Doederlein, Albert Fujak
Summary: The study compared hindfoot motion following split-tendon transfer and midtarsal arthrodesis for flexible spastic varus foot in cerebral palsy. Results showed that both flexible and rigid hindfoot deformity reduced hindfoot motion, with a further reduction post-surgery and no difference between surgical procedures. This suggests a tenodesis-effect of split-tendon transfers on hindfoot motion.
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Orthopedics
Anahid Ebrahimi, Michael H. Schwartz, Jack A. Martin, Tom F. Novacheck, Darryl G. Thelen
Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the mechanical behavior of the Achilles tendon during gait in children with cerebral palsy (CP) using a noninvasive sensor. The results showed that children with CP had significantly reduced Achilles tendon work compared to typically developing children. The work loop patterns in CP children were different from those in the control group, indicating a different muscle-tendon behavior.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Madison C. B. Paton, Megan Finch-Edmondson, Russell C. Dale, Michael C. Fahey, Claudia A. Nold-Petry, Marcel F. Nold, Alexandra R. Griffin, Iona Novak
Summary: Research has shown that inflammation plays a role in brain injury and the development of cerebral palsy (CP). It is believed that inflammation may persist as a comorbidity in CP, contributing to ongoing functional impairments. Studies have found significant differences in inflammatory markers between CP patients and controls, particularly cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor, Interleukin (IL)-6, and IL-10. These differences in inflammation may also vary among different subgroups of CP. Further research is needed to fully understand the complexity of inflammation and its long-term effects.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Ramin Zargarbashi, Hamid Rabie, Behnam Panjavi, Hooman Kamran, Seyedarad Mosalamiaghili, Zohre Erfani, Seyed Peyman Mirghaderi, Maryam Salimi
Summary: This study aimed to determine the clinical outcome of open reduction with glenoid osteotomy and tendon transfer in patients with BPBI and posterior shoulder dislocation or subluxation. The results showed that open reduction along with glenoid osteotomy and tendon transfer improves the condition of patients with BPBI, and it is an effective treatment technique.
JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Nicola Maffulli, Salvatore Ziello, Gianluca Maisto, Filippo Migliorini, Francesco Oliva
Summary: This study evaluated the outcome and complications of local tendon transfer procedures in patients with chronic Achilles tendon rupture. The use of FHL or PB tendon for local tendon transfer resulted in good clinical outcomes and a reliable return to daily activities and sports. However, the high rate of complications reflects the chronic nature of the condition and the technical complexity of the procedure.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anne Laerke Spangmose, Lene Hee Christensen, Anna-Karina Aaris Henningsen, Julie Forman, Signe Opdahl, Liv Bente Romundstad, Kate Himmelmann, Christina Bergh, Ulla-Britt Wennerholm, Aila Tiitinen, Mika Gissler, Anja Pinborg
Summary: The study shows that in Nordic countries, the odds of cerebral palsy in children conceived through assisted reproductive technology have decreased over the past two decades along with the decline in multiple birth rates.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Jason T. Rhodes, Alex Tagawa, Lucas Moore, Amy Holcomb, Patrick Carry, Austin Skinner, Scott Miller, Sayan De, James Carollo
Summary: A rectus femoris transfer (RFT) surgery with or without a hamstring lengthening (HSL) does not significantly change hip joint kinematics in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Therefore, RFT surgery or combined RFT with HSL should not be used to alter hip kinematics in children with CP.
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Clinical Neurology
P. Pavelekova, J. Necpal, R. Jech, P. Havrankova, J. Svantnerova, V. Jurkova, Z. Gdovinova, A. Lackova, V. Han, J. Winkelmann, M. Zech, M. Skorvanek
Summary: This study investigated the rate of likely causative variants in patients with dystonic cerebral palsy (CP) and dystonic CP-like disorders through Whole Exome Sequencing (WES). The findings revealed that a significant proportion of patients with CP and CP-like disorders have genetic mutations. The diagnostic rate was found to be associated with clinical presentation in CP patients. Therefore, genetic testing can be a valuable diagnostic tool for dystonic neurodevelopmental disorders.
PARKINSONISM & RELATED DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Babette Mooijekind, Eline Flux, Annemieke I. Buizer, Marjolein M. van der Krogt, Lynn Bar-On
Summary: This study investigates the influence of wearing an ultrasound probe on the medial gastrocnemius (MG) muscles and tendons during gait in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) and typically developing (TD) children. The results show that wearing an ultrasound probe causes minimal gait alterations and muscle-tendon length changes, which are similar in CP and TD.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Malcolm R. Battin, Sian A. Williams, Anna Mackey, Woroud Alzaher, Alexandra Sorhage, N. Susan Stott
Summary: Cerebral palsy is a common physical disability, and early diagnosis has been a focus internationally. New Zealand is developing guidelines for high-risk neonatal intensive care (NICU) graduates based on imaging data from the New Zealand Cerebral Palsy Register (NZCPR). The study reviewed imaging data from a retrospective NICU cohort and found variations in imaging frequency and modality among different gestational subgroups.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Sung-Min Rhee, Seung-Min Youn, Young Wan Ko, Tae Yoon Kwon, Yong-Koo Park, Yong Girl Rhee
Summary: The study aimed to determine the differences in scar tissue formation during the healing of retracted cuff tears compared to nonretracted tears. Results showed that while good healing and continuity of repaired tendons were observed in both groups, retracted tears displayed more disorganized collagen fiber orientation and immature fibrous tissue formation. These findings suggest that repairing retracted cuff tears may result in different healing outcomes compared to nonretracted tears.
ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Bin Xu, Jing-Song Tong, Zhen Dong, Cheng-Gang Zhang, Yu-Dong Gu
Summary: This study reports the outcomes of hand function recovery after combined nerve and tendon transfers in patients with C7-T1 brachial plexus injury, showing that this strategy is reliable and effective.
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Clinical Neurology
Na Li, Pei Zhou, Hongmei Tang, Lu He, Xiang Fang, Jinxiang Zhao, Xin Wang, Yifei Qi, Chuanbo Sun, Yunting Lin, Fengying Qin, Miaomiao Yang, Zhan Zhang, Caihua Liao, Shuxin Zheng, Xiaofang Peng, Ting Xue, Qianying Zhu, Hong Li, Yan Li, Liru Liu, Jingyu Huang, Li Liu, Changgeng Peng, Angela M. Kaindl, Jozef Gecz, Dingding Han, Dong Liu, Kaishou Xu, Hao Hu
Summary: Cerebral palsy is a prevalent physical disability in children, and this study provides insights into its molecular mechanisms by identifying detrimental genetic variants and characterizing the effects of specific genes on motor and cognitive impairments.
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Biology
Derya Karabulut, Yunus Ziya Arslan, Marco Gotze, Sebastian Wolf
Summary: The study found that PTA surgery is effective in treating crouch gait in patients with cerebral palsy. It can improve knee extensor moment, decrease knee flexor moment, and enhance quadriceps and hamstring muscle forces postoperatively.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Israt Jahan, Mohammad Muhit, Mahmudul Hassan Al Imam, Ratul Ghose, Amir Banjara Chhetri, Nadia Badawi, Gulam Khandaker
Summary: A study in Gorkha district, Nepal found high rates of undernutrition among children with cerebral palsy, indicating the need for intervention to improve their nutritional outcomes.
