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Question 1

what is dorsal rhizotomy?

Answer 1

Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) surgery can help reduce lower extremity spasticity in some children with cerebral palsy.

Question 2

HOw is dorsal rhizotomy performed?

Answer 2

1. identification of painful dorsal roots by electrical stimulation (medial to the dorsal root ganglion)
2. cut the identified roots.

Question 3

WHen is dorsal soot ganglionectomy indicated?

Answer 3

Possible indications for dorsal root ganglionectomy include perineal or chest wall pain secondary to cancer; peripheral pain of thoracic and abdominal origin; and thoracic postherpetic pain.

Question 4

What is sympathectomy?

Answer 4

Chemical or surgical inhibition of sympathetic nerves, either to treat anhydrosis or lumbar pain.

Question 5

WHat is cingulotomy used for?

Answer 5

Bilateral cingulotomy is a type of brain surgery considered a last resort for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It is also used to treat major depression and occasionally chronic pain for persons who haven’t found relief from any other form of therapy.

Question 6

Another word for intrathecal?

Answer 6

Subarachnoid - the space inbetween arachnoidea and pia mater.