Ilizarov for extending arthrogrypotic knees?

Ilizarov for extending arthrogrypotic knees?

Beverly Cusick

12/2/1997

Hello colleagues. I need some help.

I recently saw a 4 y.o. body with severe arthrogryposis and knee flexion
contractures approaching 50 degrees. He is ambulatory with KAFOs and his
parents have been advised that his contractures can be reduced with 3 or 4
months of skeletal traction. As they have no contacts with whom to discuss
this intervention, and I have no experience with its use for this dx, I
wonder if anyone can help them to determine that this course of traction
will be worth the risks for their son. They need to make their decision and
plans by about December 14 if they choose to proceed.

Also, does anyone know of an organization or support group for parent's of
children with arthrogryposis?

Many thanks and happy holidays.

Beverly Cusick, MS PT
Telluride, Colorado
PH: 970/728-0207
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