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The role of functional dorsal rhizotomy for the treatment of children with spastic cerebral palsy
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Review
The role of functional dorsal rhizotomy for the treatment of children with spastic cerebral palsy
J Ky Med Assoc.
1990 Sep.
Abstract
Functional dorsal rhizotomy is now a frequently used procedure in the treatment of spastic cerebral palsy. Appropriate candidate selection is imperative for good results to be achieved. The pathophysiology of spasticity and candidate selection criteria are discussed.
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