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The effect of T-myelotomy on spasticity. Surg Neurol 1976 Nov;6(5):289-92

Date

11/01/1976

Pubmed ID

996729

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0017199652 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   9 Citations

Abstract

Dorsal myelotomy with lateral extension (T-myelotomy) provided excellent relief from spasticity in the lower limbs in 12 patients. Averaged evoked potential recordings helped delineate the limits of the myelotomy and were useful for evaluation of injury to the dorsal columns. While preservation of any residual motor function is unlikely following T-myelotomy, the risk of permanent loss of preserved sensory, bladder or sexual functions is not great.

Author List

Cusick JF, Larson SJ, Sances A

Author

Joseph F. Cusick MD Adjunct Professor in the Neurosurgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adult
Child
Evoked Potentials
Female
Humans
Leg
Male
Methods
Middle Aged
Muscle Spasticity
Spinal Cord
Urinary Bladder Diseases