The effect of GMFCS level, age, sex, and dystonia on multi-dimensional outcomes after selective dorsal rhizotomy: prospective observational study.

Conor Scott GillespieAlan Matthew GeorgeBenjamin HallSteven TohAbdurrahman Ismail IslimDawn Hennigannull nullRam KumarBenedetta Pettorini

Published in: Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (2021)

SDR may improve gross and fine motor function, mobility and self-care, quality of life, and overall outcome based on extensive scoring parameter testing at 24 months. Atypical patient populations may benefit from SDR if appropriately selected. Multi-center, prospective registries investigating the effect of SDR are required.

Keyphrases

spinal cord
deep brain stimulation
case report
early onset
neuropathic pain
cerebral palsy
spinal cord injury
children with cerebral palsy