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Review
. 1990 Sep;88(9):482-7.

The role of functional dorsal rhizotomy for the treatment of children with spastic cerebral palsy

G B Nazar  1 , R D Linden, W Badenhausen
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  • PMID: 2230546
Review

The role of functional dorsal rhizotomy for the treatment of children with spastic cerebral palsy

G B Nazar et al. 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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