Functional assessment following selective posterior rhizotomy in spastic cerebral palsy.
This study used the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory as a functional assessment tool for children with spastic cerebral palsy undergoing selective posterior rhizotomy. Sixteen patients were followed for 3-12 months following surgery. Improvement in self-care, mobility, and social functional skills were found. Overall, the patients required less caregiver assistance and needed fewer modifications for self-care. The results suggest that selective posterior rhizotomy improves the quality of life in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
Department of Medicine, University of Louisville, KY 40202.
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000523:psychology*; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011788:Quality of Life; D013126:Spinal Nerve Roots / Q000601:surgery*