dorsal rhizotomy

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:selective_dorsal_rhizotomy
gptkbp:complication bladder dysfunction
weakness
sensory loss
gptkbp:firstPerformed early 20th century
gptkbp:followedBy physical therapy
gptkbp:goal reduce muscle spasticity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label dorsal rhizotomy
gptkbp:ICD-10_code 00520ZZ
gptkbp:involves cutting of sensory nerve rootlets
gptkbp:performedAt gptkb:spinal_cord
gptkbp:performedBy gptkb:neuroscientist
gptkbp:requires general anesthesia
gptkbp:restored several weeks
gptkbp:usedFor cerebral palsy
treatment of spasticity
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Brindley_electrode
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6