Analyse of the curative effect of selective posterior rhizotomy for spastic cerebral palsy

Objective Selective posterior rhizotomy (SPR) of L2-S1 at conus medullaris level was performed and the procedure's results were followed up. Method SPR of L2-S1 at conus medullaris level through T12 to L2 laminectomy was performed on 22 patients suffering from spastic cerebral palsy, the change of spasticity and motor abilities were investigated through 6 months followed up. Result Reduction of spasticity was observed in all the muscular groups, and all the patients presented functional improvement of motor abilities. No patients developed serious complications. Conclusion SPR at medullaris level has showed a satisfactory result with a limited injury.