Effect of selective posterior rhizotomy on children with spastic cerebral palsy
- VernacularTitle:选择性脊神经后根切断术治疗小儿痉挛型脑瘫
- Author:
Luogang XU
;
Shan LI
;
Haiyan GONG
;
Huabo HE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
posterior spinal nerve root, cerebral palsy, spasticity
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2003;9(10):629-630
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of selective posterior rhizotomy (SPR) on children with spastic cerebral palsy.Methods517 spastic cerebral palsy cases were operated on by SPR, and a following up was performed for 24 months. After operation, curative effect of SPR was examined and evaluated.Results298 cases had excellent effect (57.6%); 187 cases had good effect (36.2%).Conclusion SPR is very effective for children with spastic cerebral palsy.
