Early physiotherapy in selective posterior rhizotomy

S.H. Irwin-Carruthers; L.M. Davids; C.K. van Rensburg; V. Magasiner; D. Scott

doi:10.4102/sajp.v41i2.2213

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Early physiotherapy in selective posterior rhizotomy

S.H. Irwin-Carruthers, L.M. Davids, C.K. van Rensburg, V. Magasiner, D. Scott

About the author(s)

S.H. Irwin-Carruthers,, South Africa
L.M. Davids,, South Africa
C.K. van Rensburg,, South Africa
V. Magasiner,, South Africa
D. Scott,, South Africa

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Abstract

The general principles of the early treatment of post-rhizotomy patients are described and explained. The precautions to be taken and their rationale are given. Case histories are presented which illustrate the improvement of 4 patients.

Keywords

posterior rhizotomies

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