TY - JOUR AU - Graham, David AU - Aquilina, Kristian AU - Cawker, Stephanie AU - Paget, Simon AU - Wimalasundera, Neil PY - 2016 TI - Single-level selective dorsal rhizotomy for spastic cerebral palsy JF - Journal of Spine Surgery; Vol 2, No 3 (September 01, 2016): Journal of Spine Surgery Y2 - 2016 KW - N2 - The management of cerebral palsy (CP) is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach. Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is a neurosurgical technique that aims to reduce spasticity in the lower limbs. A minimally invasive approach to SDR involves a single level laminectomy at the conus and utilises intraoperative electromyography (EMG). When combined with physiotherapy, SDR is effective in selected children and has minimal complications. This review discusses the epidemiology of CP and the management using SDR within an integrated multidisciplinary centre. Particular attention is given to the single-level laminectomy technique of SDR and its rationale, and the patient workup, recovery and outcomes of SDR. UR - https://jss.amegroups.org/article/view/3610