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Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy
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Complications after SDR are rare. Children need to have physical therapy for up to 1 year after this surgery.
More study is needed to know the long-term effects of SDR on the function and condition of the bones and joints.
Complete the surgery information form (PDF) 
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: September 20, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics
Reference Louis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics |
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