What Is the Rationale for Orthopedic Surgery for a Child

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the rationale for orthopedic surgery for a child with cerebral palsy?

• A) To cure spasticity
• B) To improve function
• C) For cosmetic purposes
• D) To prevent the need of physical therapy

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Definitions:

Additive Strategies

Decision-making methods where alternatives are analyzed and evaluated by systematically adding their attributes to make a choice.

Exemplars

Instances or examples that are typical of a class or group and are used for comparison or emulation.

Problem Solving Strategy

A method or plan of action used to find a solution to a problem or challenge.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, not guaranteed to be optimal, perfect, logical, or rational, but are sufficient for reaching an immediate goal.