Selective dorsal rhizotomy for spasticity in cerebral palsy
Guidance issued
Number: IPG195
Summary:
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on selective dorsal rhizotomy for spasticity in cerebral palsy.
Description:
Selective dorsal rhizotomy describes a surgical procedure carried out to the lower area of the back. Sensory nerve fibres in the spinal cord are identified then selectively cut. The sensory nerve roots are first of all separated from the motor ones. Identification of the nerve fibres to be cut is then made by means of electrical stimulation those which generate unusual electrical activity are considered to be those which contribute to producing too much muscle tone, and are cut. The remaining routes carrying the correct messages remain intact
Arrangement:
Other (see guidance)
Topic Area:
Central nervous system
Surgical procedures
Specialty:
Neurology
Specialist advice has been sought from:
British Paediatric Neurosurgical Group
Society of British Neurological Surgeons
British Paediatric Neurology Association
Bristish Orthopaedic Associatin
Date notified to NICE:
29 April 2005
IP Pub Date:
22 November 2006
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