Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) at St. Louis Children's Hospital

Learn about Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR), a method for treatment of spastic cerebral palsy offered at the Center for Cerebral Palsy Spasticity at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Of all the surgical procedures currently performed on patients with cerebral palsy (CP), selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) has undergone more thorough scientific scrutiny than any other (including orthopedic surgery). Accumulated evidence and our own experience indicate that SDR is an excellent option for selected patients with spastic cerebral palsy.
Parents and patients should inquire about SDR as a part of the management of CP before the patient undergoes orthopedic surgery. For more information, visit www.stlouischil....
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