Spasticity is a velocity-dependent increase in muscle tone and uncontrolled, repetitive,
involuntary contractions of skeletal muscles. Spasticity presents as upper motor neuron …

Aim To evaluate the long‐term effects of selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) 10 years or more
after the procedure and complications observed any time after SDR in children with cerebral …

Objective To describe longitudinal change in perceived health, presence of health issues,
and functional level in adults with cerebral palsy (CP). Design Prospective cohort study …

Aim Information regarding the selection procedure for selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) in
children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) is scarce. Therefore, the aim of this study was to …

Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is a neurosurgical technique developed to reduce
spasticity and improve mobility in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and lower extremity …

The objective of this review is to analyze the evidence supporting selective dorsal rhizotomy
(SDR) for the treatment of spastic cerebral palsy (CP). We reviewed 85 outcome studies from …

Functional Outcomes of Childhood Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy 20 to 28 Years Later Page 1
Received 04/10/2017 Review began 05/02/2017 Review ended 05/15/2017 Published 05/17/2017 …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate long-term outcomes after selective dorsal
rhizotomy (SDR) for children with spastic cerebral palsy. Methods This is a retrospective …

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most frequent cause of childhood disability. CP occurs in 1 out of
every 345 children in the United States. CP is primarily a motor disease that is the result of …

Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common form of CP. A specific goal-oriented
approach, tailored to the child, is essential to management in all forms of CP. Selective …