Encyclopedia: Rhizotomy
A rhizotomy is a neurosurgical procedure that selectively severs problematic nerve roots in the spinal cord, most often to relieve the symptoms of neuromuscular conditions such as multiple sclerosis, spastic diplegia and other forms of spastic cerebral palsy. In extreme cases, a rhizotomy may also be considered for a person suffering from severe back pain or a pinched nerve. The sensory nerve roots are first separated from the motor ones....
Question and Answer
considering lumbar facet rhizotomy. excellent results so far from thoracic procedure done in June this...
joint facet rhyzotomy, is as old as spine surgery itself. It has been practiced by very many of us, since the years 70s, and the results have been rather dissapointing, in...
Asked by cowenv - 14 months ago
I am a little nervous!! They said I will be under conscious sedation. Does anyone...
It's probably (don't get grossed out but,) the same type of sedation used during a Colonoscopy where you're awake but you don't feel anything. Had one in 2006....
Asked by Pam - 0 month ago
Forum Search
-
Radiofrequency rhizotomy or Glycerol rhizotomy
, many websites and many years. Nancylol, thanks nancy!I had radiofrequency rhizotomy... information or websites helpful for me to read? A summary of destructive procedures (rhizotomies...
Mar 14, 2008
-
Pain after rhizotomy?
originally said I should consider a rhizotomy as that is the preferred surgery for MS patients. But my to a rhizotomy after the pain's return. This was done on Oct 16. Right afterwards, I had
Nov 01, 2008
-
selective dorsal rhizotomy
Who can tell me what is "selective dorsal rhizotomy"? what kinds of injury need this operation Tsechi, Quote: : Who can tell me what is "selective dorsal rhizotomy"? what kinds of...
Aug 10, 2007
Doctor-moderated Forums
-
Rhizotomy vs. RF Frequency
I just heard about a procedure called Rhizotomy. Is is the same thing as having the procedured called RF Frequency to de...
-
Rhizotomy
I have just got an appointment to get a rhixotomy done in May, having had several other procedures that failed. Has anybo...
-
managaing spasticity
Am looking for an experienced doctor to give a second opinion as to whether or not a patient of mine would be a good cand...
Brain Anatomy Slide Show
The brain is the most complicated organ in the human body. It is the control center of the body containing billions of nerve cells that coordinate our voluntary and involuntary movements, our thoughts and emotions, and our senses. Learn about the complexities of the human brain in this slide show.
Related in the Kosmos
Neurological Disorders
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Neuroscience
Symptom
Health
Science
Treatment Success for Rhizotomy
| Condition | Members | Success |
|---|---|---|
| Cerebral Palsy | 12 | 100% |
| Back Pain | 3 | 100% |
| Chronic Pain | 1 | 100% |
Overall, 100% (16 members) find Rhizotomy helpful.