Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) – What Is This Neurosurgical Procedure Used For?

Overview

One of the leading neurosurgeon in Patna, Bihar describes SDR as a procedure in which a neurosurgeon cuts selective nerve roots, a process termed as rhizotomy, along with the nerve fibers located just outside the backbone (spinal column) that send sensory messages from the muscles to the spinal cord. SDR, as the expert explains, is used to treat severe spasticity of the legs that interferes with movement or positioning. By cutting only the sensory nerve rootlets causing the spasticity, muscle stiffness is decreased, while other functions remain intact. The neurosurgeon mentioned above is one of the best neurosurgeon in India. This article has been written with the help of this specialist. Many thanks to him.

People Who Are NOT Candidates for SDR

The neurologist surgeon explains that the following people are not candidates for SDR.

·       Patients who have experienced meningitis, congenital brain infection, congenital hydrocephalus unrelated to premature birth, head trauma or familial disease (a condition that tends to occur more often in family members)

·       Patients who have mixed CP (cerebral palsy) with predominant rigidity or dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions that cause repetitive or twisting movements), significant athetosis (a condition in which abnormal muscle contraction causes involuntary writhing movements) or ataxia (lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements)

·       Patients with severe scoliosis

·       Patients who will not make functional gains after surgery

If you or your loved ones require neurosurgery for the treatment of a neurological disorder, the hospital in Patna mentioned above is an acclaimed hospital and a part of one of the largest hospital groups in North India. You can visit its website to book an appointment or visit the hospital directly which is located at