Gait analysis to guide a selective dorsal rhizotomy program

Roberts, Andrew; Stewart, Caroline; Freeman, Robert

Abstract

Selective dorsal rhizotomy is a valuable surgical option to manage spasticity in children with bilateral cerebral palsy with the objective of improving function. Choosing the correct patient for rhizotomy requires considerable effort and a comprehensive evaluation. Instrumented three-dimensional gait analysis provides supporting evidence in the selection of the ideal child for SDR as well as enabling quantitative monitoring of outcome and post-operative management up to skeletal maturity.

Citation

Roberts, A., Stewart, C., & Freeman, R. (2015). Gait analysis to guide a selective dorsal rhizotomy program. Gait and Posture, 42(1), 16-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.04.004

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Apr 20, 2015
• Publication Date: 2015-06
• Deposit Date: Jul 4, 2023
• Journal: Gait & Posture
• Print ISSN: 0966-6362
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 42
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 16-22
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.04.004
• Keywords: Rehabilitation; Orthopedics and Sports Medicine; Biophysics
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