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Selective dorsal rhizotomy: meta-analysis of three randomized controlled trials
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This study is a comparative analysis and meta-analysis of three randomized clinical trials. Children with spastic diplegia received either 'selective' dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) plus physiotherapy (SDR+PT) or PT without SDR (PT-only). Common outcome measures were used for spasticity (Ashworth scale) and function (Gross Motor Function Measure [GMFM]). Baseline and 9- to 12-month outcome data were pooled (n=90). At baseline, 82 children were under 8 years old and 65 had Gross Motor Function Classification System level II or III disability. Pooled Ashworth data analysis confirmed a reduction of spasticity with SDR+PT (mean change score difference -1.2; Wilcoxonp<0.001). Pooled GMFM data revealed greater functional improvement with SDR+PT (difference in change score +4.0, p=0.008). Multivariate analysis in the SDR+PT group revealed a direct relationship between percentage of dorsal root tissue transected and functional improvement. SDR+PT is efficacious in reducing spasticity in children with spastic diplegia and has a small positive effect on gross motor function.
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- Authors
- McLaughlin, J., Bjornson, K., Temkin, N., Steinbok, P., Wright, V., Reiner, A., Roberts, T., Drake, J., O'Donnell, M., Rosenbaum, P., Barber, J., & Ferrel, A.
- Venue
- Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
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- Wiley
- Published
- 2002-01-24
- Volume
- 44
- Issue
- 01
- Pages
- 17
- ISSN
- 0012-1622 (ISSN-L)
- 1469-8749
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- W2013369214
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- 293
- References
- 1
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- 1.54
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- journal article
- Language
- en
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- closed
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