학술논문
Selective dorsal rhizotomy in ambulant children with cerebral palsy: an observational cohort study
Document Type
Article
Author
Summers, Jennifer; Coker, Bola; Eddy, Saskia; Elstad, Maria; Bunce, Catey; Bourmpaki, Elli; Pennington, Mark; Aquilina, Kristian; Cawker, Stephanie; Edwards, Richard; Goodden, John; Hawes, Sally; McCune, Kate; Pettorini, Benedetta; Smith, Jennifer; Sneade, Christine; Vloeberghs, Michael; Patrick, Hannah; Powell, Helen; Verity, Christopher; Peacock, Janet L
Source
The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health; July 2019, Vol. 3 Issue: 7 p455-462, 8p
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ISSN
23524642; 23524650
Abstract
Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is an irreversible surgical procedure involving the division of selected sensory nerve roots, followed by intensive physiotherapy. The aim is to improve function and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy and a Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level of II or III (walks with or without assistive devices, respectively). We assessed gross motor function before and after SDR and postoperative quality of life in a study commissioned by NHS England.