1. Which doctor performs rhizotomy? A neurosurgeon or a pain specialist usually performs rhizotomy. 2. What is the difference between chordotomy, neurectomy and rhizotomy? Chordotomy, rhizotomy and ...

A percutaneous rhizotomy is a minimally invasive procedure to treat trigeminal neuralgia. Our surgeons use a small needle to make a controlled, minor injury to one of your facial nerves (your ...

Endoscopic facet rhizotomy can relieve chronic pain caused by facet joint syndrome, chronic neck or back pain or failed back surgery syndrome, according to Kaliq Chang, MD, of West Orange, N.J.-based ...

Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is a neurosurgical treatment to reduce spasticity for children with cerebral palsy. There is evidence from randomized controlled trials and a recent large multicentre ...

A surgical procedure used to treat spasticity in some children with spastic cerebral palsy is selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR). This procedure appears to be effective, but for how long? Researchers ...

The aim of selective dorsal rhizotomy is to ease muscle rigidity and improve mobility in people with cerebral palsy. It involves cutting nerves in the lower spine that are responsible for muscle ...

I had a spinal fusion done in 2011 (C5-6) due to recurrent pain and there was nerve impingement. Had a whiplash injury in 2013 and pain got worse thereafter. Recently lost movement temporarily in LHS ...

Evidence-based recommendations on selective dorsal rhizotomy for spasticity in cerebral palsy. This involves cutting nerves in the lower spine that are responsible for muscle rigidity. This guidance ...