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Functional assessment following selective posterior rhizotomy in spastic cerebral palsy

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This study used the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory as a functional assessment tool for children with spastic cerebral palsy undergoing selective posterior rhizotomy. Sixteen patients were followed for 3–12 months following surgery. Improvement in self-care, mobility, and social functional skills were found. Overall, the patients required less caregiver assistance and needed fewer modifications for self-care. The results suggest that selective posterior rhizotomy improves the quality of life in children with spastic cerebral palsy.

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  1. Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, University of Louisville, Doctor's Office Building, 250 E. Liberty Street, #800, 40202, Louisville, KY, USA

    Karen K. Bloom

  2. Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Louisville, 40202, Louisville, KY, USA

    Gregory B. Nazar

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Bloom, K.K., Nazar, G.B. Functional assessment following selective posterior rhizotomy in spastic cerebral palsy. Child's Nerv Syst 10, 84–86 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00302767

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