Release Date: 03/10/2011

Findings expected to affect surgical approach

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center researchers have discovered that most children with severe cerebral palsy have starkly asymmetric pelvic bones. The newly identified misalignment can affect how surgeries of the pelvis, spine and surrounding structures are performed, the researchers say.

The study was posted on March 18th in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics.

The study was posted on March 18th in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics.

To read the full release go to:

http://www.hopkinschildrens.org/Patients-with-Cerebral-Palsy-Have-Asymmetric-Pelvic-Bones.aspx

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