ISSN:
1433-0350
Keywords:
Cerebral palsy
;
Laminectomy
;
Posterior rhizotomy
;
Spasticity
;
Post-laminectomy deformity
;
Spondylolysis/spondylolisthesis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Fifty-five children with cerebral palsy had multiple-level laminectomies for selective posterior rhizotomies for the relief of spasticity. They were followed up clinically and radiologically to assess their spinal stability and the possible development of post-laminectomy deformity of the spine. The majority of the deformities found were related to cerebral palsy and did not appear to be due to the laminectomy: 16% had scoliosis, 5% kyphosis, 7% lordosis, and 9% spondylolysis/spondylolisthesis. Spondylolysis is the only abnormality that appeared to be more common in this group than in children with cerebral palsy.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00262263
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