Factors associated with long-term improvement after SDR surgery in children with spastic diplegia

Abstract (2017)

Authors

Laura Oudenhoven Amsterdam UMC
Marianna Romei Amsterdam UMC
Annet Dallmeijer Amsterdam UMC
J. Harlaar Amsterdam UMC, Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
M. van der Krogt Amsterdam UMC
Annemieke Buizer Amsterdam UMC
Department
Biomechanical Engineering
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Published Date

2017

Language

English

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Department

Biomechanical Engineering

Abstract

Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is a neurosurgical treatment to reduce spasticity in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Where some children show large improvements on domains of motor function and mobility, others do not [1–3]. Since SDR is a highly invasive and irreversible treatment, it is important to select only those candidates who are most likely to benefit from the procedure.