title: Selective posterior rhizotomy for the treatment of spasticity: a review.
abstract: The use of sensory rhizotomy has long been used for the treatment of spasticity. This review outlines the historical development of this treatment, the current surgical technique, and its physiologic rationale. Patient selection, postoperative treatment, and complications are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, New York University Medical Center, NY 10016.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Abbott
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Forem
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Johann
mesh_terms: D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000150:complications*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013126:Spinal Nerve Roots / Q000601:surgery*