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Improvement in upper extremity function and trunk control after selective posterior rhizotomy

A J Beck1, S J Gaskill, A E Marlin

  • 1Children's Center, Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, Texas.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|August 1, 1993
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Selective posterior rhizotomy significantly improves trunk control and upper extremity function in children with cerebral palsy. This surgical treatment enhances motor skills, supporting anecdotal evidence with objective data.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Selective posterior rhizotomy (SPR) is an emerging surgical treatment for spasticity in cerebral palsy.
  • Previous literature suggests SPR improves upper extremity function and trunk control.
  • Objective data supporting these anecdotal reports are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically analyze the functional outcomes of selective posterior rhizotomy in patients with cerebral palsy.
  • To provide objective, quantitative data on the efficacy of SPR for improving motor function.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of cerebral palsy patients undergoing SPR at Santa Rosa Children's Hospital was analyzed.
  • Patients were video-recorded pre-operatively and one year post-operatively.

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  • An occupational therapist blindly assessed video recordings for performance in side sitting (assumption and maintenance) and block building tasks.

    • Main Results:

    • Statistically significant improvements were observed in all assessed functional categories.
    • Assumption of side sitting improved with a p-value of .0003.
    • Maintenance of side sitting (p=.0001) and block building (p=.0044) also showed significant gains.

    Conclusions:

    • Selective posterior rhizotomy is an effective treatment for improving trunk control and upper extremity function in cerebral palsy.
    • The study provides objective evidence supporting the use of SPR for enhancing motor skills in this population.
    • Further research can explore long-term outcomes and refine patient selection criteria.