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Motor function in 5‐year‐old children with cerebral palsy in the South Australian population

A high proportion of the population with relatively mild gross motor impairments have difficulty with everyday bimanual tasks, reinforcing the need to assess upper limb function independently of gross motor function.
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Pharmacological and neurosurgical interventions for managing dystonia in cerebral palsy: a systematic review

To systematically review evidence for pharmacological/neurosurgical interventions for managing dystonia in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) to inform a care pathway.
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Intrathecal baclofen for treating spasticity in children with cerebral palsy.

There is some limited short-term evidence that intrathecal baclofen is an effective therapy for reducing spasticity in children with cerebral palsy.
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Pilot Study on Trihexyphenidyl in the Treatment of Dystonia in Children With Cerebral Palsy

There were no significant treatment effects as measured by change in outcome scores, and there were significant order effects for both the Goal Attainment Scale and performance aspect of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.
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Identification and measurement of dystonia in cerebral palsy

To establish the prevalence and severity of dystonia in a population of children with cerebral palsy (CP) with hypertonia assessment and measurement tools.
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National surveillance of oral medication prescription for children with dystonic cerebral palsy

Current clinical practice of expert doctors for prescribing medications for children with dystonic cerebral palsy is examined including prescribing patterns and combinations of medications used.
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Conscious sedation or general anaesthetic for intramuscular botulinum toxin injections in children - a two centre cross-sectional prospective audit.

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Identification, classification and assessment of dyskinesia in children with cerebral palsy: A survey of clinicians

Clinicians’ knowledge, and barriers they perceive exist, relating to the identification and measurement of dyskinesia (dystonia/choreoathetosis) in children with cerebral palsy are investigated to explore educational needs regarding improving identification and assessment of dysKinesia.
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‘Intrathecal baclofen use in children with spasticity ‐ a physicians’ survey’

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Pharmacological and neurosurgical management of cerebral palsy and dystonia: Clinical practice guideline update

This clinical practice guideline update comprises 10 evidence‐based recommendations on the use of pharmacological and neurosurgical interventions for individuals with CP and dystonia causing interference to help inform clinicians in their use of these management options.
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