kb3@prism.gatech.edu (Kenneth Boff) (07/19/90)
Index Number: 9253
My two-year-old son has Spastic Diplegia and is currently in physical
therepy. The spasticity is limited to his hips and legs; there doesn't
seem to be any upper-body involvement thus far. His neurologist has
indicated that Alastair is a good candidate for a selective rhizotomy
operation. He can move his legs independently, but he is very stiff
and can't maintain his balance when standing.
I have read mixed reviews about this procedure. Does anyone have any
firsthand experience with this operation? I would greatly appreciate
any input you may have regarding the rhizotomy procedure. We will
probably need to make a decision within the next year about this, so
I would like to gather as much information as possible.
Thanks in advance.
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BOFF,KENNETH R
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, 30332
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