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From: kb3@prism.gatech.edu (Kenneth Boff)
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Subject: Rhizotomy Operation for Cerebral Palsy
Keywords: Rhizitomy
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Date: 18 Jul 90 20:35:59 GMT
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My two-year-old son has Spastic Diplegia and is currently in physical
therepy.  The spasticity is limited to his hips and legs; there doesn't
seem to be any upper-body involvement thus far.  His neurologist has
indicated that Alastair is a good candidate for a selective rhizotomy
operation.  He can move his legs independently, but he is very stiff
and can't maintain his balance when standing.  

I have read mixed reviews about this procedure.  Does anyone have any
firsthand experience with this operation?  I would greatly appreciate
any input you may have regarding the rhizotomy procedure.  We will 
probably need to make a decision within the next year about this, so
I would like to gather as much information as possible.

Thanks in advance.
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BOFF,KENNETH R
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, 30332
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