Outcomes of selective dorsal rhizotomy in ambulatory children and young people with cerebral palsy: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To identify outcomes reported after selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) in ambulant children and young people with cerebral palsy in different domains of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).

Method

A scoping review using the JBI Scoping Review methodology was conducted. Six databases were searched for literature published between 1993 and 2024.

Results

A total of 214 published papers met the inclusion criteria. Outcomes under the body function and structure domain were most frequently investigated (n = 199, 93%), followed by activity (n = 123, 58%) and participation (n = 33, 15%) across all studies. Quality of life was reported in 16 (8%) studies, and four (2%) studies mentioned individualized goals for SDR surgery. A combinat

SUBMITTER: Chugh D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12766555 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature