Long-term impact of childhood selective dorsal rhizotomy on pain, fatigue, and function: a case-control study.

Alecia K DaunterAnna L KratzEdward A Hurvitz

Published in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2017)

Adults with CP who had SDR in childhood reported less gross motor decline and fewer daily assistance needs than non-surgically treated peers, suggesting the functional impact of SDR persists long after surgery.

Keyphrases

neuropathic pain
chronic pain
early life
spinal cord
childhood cancer
pain management
physical activity
sleep quality
young adults
cerebral palsy