《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2003, Vol. 9 ›› Issue (10): 629-630.

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Effect of selective posterior rhizotomy on children with spastic cerebral palsy

XU Luo-gang, LI Shan, GONG Hai-yan, et al   

  1. Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou Second Hospital, Hangzhou 310015, Zhejiang, China
  • Received:2003-07-28 Published:2003-10-25 Online:2003-10-25

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.

Key words: posterior spinal nerve root, cerebral palsy, spasticity