A Prospective Evaluation of the WeeFIM in Patients With Cerebral Palsy Undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery

O. Sanders, James; L. McConnell, Sharon; King, Ron; Lanford, Alice; Montpetit, Kathleen; E. Gates, Philip; M. Rich, Margaret; Shepherd, K.; Cupp, Tim; Haynes, Richard; A. Bush, Patricia; Tahir, Fares; Santiago, Julius; E. Lighter, Donald; Smrcina, Cathy; L. Niederpruem, Mark; M. McDonald, Craig; B. Curry, Darryl

doi:10.1097/01.bpo.0000226272.78330.bb

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A Prospective Evaluation of the WeeFIM in Patients With Cerebral Palsy Undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery

Published in Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics • Jul 1, 2006

Authors:

James O. Sanders

Sharon L. McConnell

Ron King

Abstract

PURPOSE: Although frequently used in pediatric rehabilitation settings, the WeeFIM has not been tested in surgical pediatric orthopaedic patients. METHODS: The WeeFIM was administered to patients with surgical cerebral palsy at defined intervals preoperatively and at both 6 and 12 months postoperati...

Subject

Medicine

Cerebral palsy

Orthopedic surgery

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