Current Concept and Management of Spastic Hip in Children: A Narrative Review

Mohammed H Al-Rumaih; Mark W Camp; Unni G Narayanan

doi:10.7759/cureus.43347

Current Concept and Management of Spastic Hip in Children: A Narrative Review

Cureus. 2023 Aug 11;15(8):e43347. doi: 10.7759/cureus.43347. eCollection 2023 Aug.

Authors

Mohammed H Al-Rumaih^{1

2}, Mark W Camp^{3

4}, Unni G Narayanan^{3

4

5

6}

Affiliations

¹ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, SAU.
² Scientific Research Center (SRC), Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, SAU.
³ Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, CAN.
⁴ Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, CAN.
⁵ Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, CAN.
⁶ Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, CAN.

Abstract

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive motor condition that hinders the development of movement and posture. One of the common problems faced in CP is spastic hips, which can cause discomfort, deformity, and functional restrictions. This review article seeks to offer a thorough summary of the most recent methods for treating spastic hips in cerebral palsy patients. Additionally, it describes the success and potential risks of various conservative and surgical procedures. It also looks at new treatments and potential avenues for managing this complicated ailment.

Keywords: botulinum toxin; cerebral palsy; hip surveillance; spastic hip disease; surgical interventions.

Publication types

Review