GAIT ANALYSIS OF SPASTIC LIMBS AFTER TREATMENT WITH SELECTIVE POSTERIOR RHIZOTOMY OF L5-S1 COMBINED WITH SEVERANCE OF ADDUCTOR MUSCLE
- VernacularTitle:选择性腰5、骶1脊神经后根切断术加内收肌切断术治疗下肢痉挛的研究
- Author:
Zhenglei WANG
;
Jichang GAO
;
Lin XU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
rhizotomy;
brain injuries;
spasm;
spinal cord injuries;
gait analysis
- From:
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army
2001;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The adductor tendon was partially divided. The posterior roots of L 2-S 1 were separated from anterior roots and they were split into fasciculi. The fasciculi showing low threshold to electric stimulation were sectioned. Gait analysis was conducted both preoperatively and postoperatively. This operative strategy was carried out in 16 cases. The result of the treatment was satisfactory after being followed-up for 4 years. Spasticity was reduced by 90 percent and the rate of functional improvement was 80 percent. The results indicated that selective posterior rhizotomy of L 5-S 1, combined with division of addactor muscle was effective in the treatment of spastic lower limbs as a result of brain injury, cerebral palsy, and spinal cord injury.
