Selected dorsal rhizotomy for cerebral palsy
HAYES, Inc.
Record ID 32006001002
English
Authors' objectives:
Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) involves the severing of spinal nerve rootlets selected by electromyographic techniques, with the goal of reducing or eliminating spasticity and facilitating the progress of normal movement patterns, and improving functional performance and daily care routines of patients with cerebral palsy (CP).
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2006
URL for published report:
http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=2326
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Rhizotomy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spinal Nerve Roots
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
HAYES, Inc.
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