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Lead
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Age
4–21
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Scheduled for an selective percutaneous myofascial lengthening procedure,
Between the ages of 4.0 and 20.11 years old,
Lower extremity spasticity,
Able to ambulate 50 feet without a rest, with or without an assistive device, and with or without ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) and
Able to follow one step directions.
You may not be if
Botox injections into any lower extremity muscle within three months of the scheduled selective percutaneous myofascial lengthening procedure,
Lower extremity orthopedic surgery within 6 months of the scheduled selective percutaneous myofascial lengthening procedure,
Visual impairment that interferes with maintaining a straight path while ambulating,
Uncontrolled seizure disorder
A change in medication that affects spasticity or ability to follow one step directions within three months of the scheduled selective percutaneous myofascial lengthening procedure.
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