Sensory rhizotomy for the treatment of childhood spasticity.
Sensory rhizotomy in the treatment of spasticity has been evolving over the past century since its first use in 1888. This paper reviews its historical evolution, current physiologic basis, range in current surgical technique, and the outcome, along with complications seen over the past decade since its repopularization.
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Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Beth Israel North, New York, NY, USA.
D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000601:surgery*; D019051:Rhizotomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome