[Long-term outcome of selective posterior rhizotomy for spastic cerebral palsy].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the long term outcome and complication of selective posterior rhizotomy for spastic cerebral palsy.


METHODS
26 patients with cerebral palsy who had received SPR were followed up for four years.


RESULTS
In the 9 patients who could walk and stand up from squatting position independently, 7 could stand steadily on one foot after operation. In the 12 who patients could walk and stand up from squatting position dependently, 7 could walk independently in the room after operation. In 5 patients couldn't walk and stand up from squatting position, 3 patients could walk dependently in the room after operation. Complications occurred in 3 patients.


CONCLUSIONS
Selective posterior rhizotomy is effective in the treatment of spastic cerebral palsy. Strictly selecting candidates for the operation and good rehabilitation training before and after operation should be emphasized for good results.
Wang
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Department of Orthopaedics, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433.
Hou
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Zhang
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Nian
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Wu
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Yang
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Gu
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D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019051:Rhizotomy / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016138:Walking / Q000502:physiology