Guided growth surgery for hip problems in cerebral palsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a surgical technique called 'guided growth' to correct a hip that is starting to slip out of place in children with cerebral palsy. The goal is to prevent the hip from dislocating and avoid more complex surgery later.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 and 12 years old.
- Your child has cerebral palsy and can walk or move with some help (GMFCS levels I–IV).
- The hip is starting to slip out of place but not too far (the 'migration percentage' is less than 50%).
- The angle of the thigh bone (neck-shaft angle) is greater than 150 degrees.
- Your child's bones are healthy and there's no medical reason to avoid surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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