Surgery is recommended for a number of different conditions related to cerebral palsy, and any surgery involves pre- and post-surgical care. Many times, a cast or splint may also be required. The child and parents must work together to make the surgery as effective as possible. The surgeon and his or her team must take into account the pain and suffering associated with surgery. Proper surgical planning should be done with full awareness of the surgical points and the expected outcome of the procedure. This is especially important for those children of school age whose schooling can be interrupted by the time spent in hospital for surgery and rehabilitation. Most children with cerebral palsy require physical therapy after surgery. The type of post-operative therapy and the special appliances needed (e.g., braces, casts, and splinting benches) generally depend on the specific needs of the individual child. Postoperative PT training is generally better as early as possible and should continue for 6 months after surgery.