Treatment options for children with cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy and similar physical disabilities may include surgery. However, the decision to put your child through surgery can be a stressful one fraught with uncertainty, and this is especially true if the surgery involves a new technique.

Many parents are drawn to innovative procedures, particularly if those procedures offer new hope.
Still, there are a number of important considerations for parents. Understanding this, Dr. Armen Ketchedjian has written a book entitled Will it Hurt? A Parent’s Practical Guide to Children’s Surgery.

In his book, Dr. Ketchedjian offers some helpful tips and guidelines for parents who are considering a new surgical procedure for their child, including:
 

• Research the new procedure in credible medical journals
• Talk to the parents of children who have previously undergone the procedure
• Join a support group related to your child’s condition
• Visit the facility prior to surgery

“The more parents know, the better off they’ll be. New technologies and procedures are being developed all the time, so parents have a lot to learn in a short amount of time following a child’s injury,” he said.

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