Postoperative Care of the Cerebral Palsy Patient

Abstract

Many patients with cerebral palsy (CP) will undergo surgery at some point, often orthopedic procedures. Patients with more severe involvement (GMFCS IV and V) are most likely to need surgery and are also the group most likely to have other medical conditions that can complicate their surgery and post-op recovery. This chapter addresses the most common of these complications, including how to assess and treat them.