The use of sensory rhizotomy has long been used for the treatment of spasticity. This review outlines the historical development of this treatment, the current surgical technique, and its physiologic rationale. Patient selection, postoperative treatment, and complications are also discussed.
%0 Journal Article
%1 Abbott1989
%A Abbott, R.
%A Forem, S. L.
%A Johann, M.
%D 1989
%J Childs Nerv Syst
%K Cerebral Palsy; Child; Humans; Muscle Spasticity; Spinal Nerve Roots
%N 6
%P 337--346
%T Selective posterior rhizotomy for the treatment of spasticity: a review.
%V 5
%X The use of sensory rhizotomy has long been used for the treatment of spasticity. This review outlines the historical development of this treatment, the current surgical technique, and its physiologic rationale. Patient selection, postoperative treatment, and complications are also discussed.
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abstract = {The use of sensory rhizotomy has long been used for the treatment of spasticity. This review outlines the historical development of this treatment, the current surgical technique, and its physiologic rationale. Patient selection, postoperative treatment, and complications are also discussed.},
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