Postoperative outcomes and stimulation responses for sectioned nerve roots during selective dorsal rhizotomy in cerebral palsy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most cause of motor dysfunction in children. Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) plays a major role in long term spasticity control. However, limited data exists on the effect of SDR on postoperative spasticity treatment requirements and supraspinal effects, and the stimulation responses of dorsal nerve roots in those with CP.

Methods

The current study included the outcome for 35 individuals undergoing SDR for motor functional outcome, spasticity, baclofen dose changes, botulinum toxin injection frequency, and spasticity related orthopedic procedures. We also report on the stimulation responses in 112 individuals who underwent SDR at our institution.

Results

There was a significant difference in gross motor function measures (GMFM)-6

SUBMITTER: Makoshi Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11289343 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature