2002•Journal of Modern RehabilitationRequires access
Management of lower limbs spasm following cerebral palsy using selective posterior rhizotomy
Wang Mei
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Abstract
Objective To investigate therapeutic effect of selective posterior rhizotomy in the treatment of lower limbs spasm following cerebral palsy.Method 106 cases received selective posterior rhizotomy.Postoperational follow up was carried for 6～36 months,averagely 18 months.Result All cases showed complete relief in muscular spasm,decreased muscular tension.Ashworth grade (1～1.5)was 1.3.Dynamic abnormality in joints were all corrected.Conclusion Selective posterior rhizotomy can effectively relieve lower limbs spasm,reduce muscular tension and correct dynamic joint abnormality.