Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy Procedure Cerebral Palsy FAQ with Dr Shenandoah Robinson

Shenandoah Robinson, a Johns Hopkins Children’s Center neurosurgeon, discusses the opportunities for selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) in cerebral palsy patients. Learn more at: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/johns-hopkins-childrens-center/what-we-treat/specialties/neurosurgery/ FAQ's 0:01 In a nutshell, what is the Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy procedure? 0:52 Which patients should I consider for an SDR referral? 2:04 What outcomes can a family anticipate if their child undergoes the SDR procedure? 2:45 What are the options for severe spasticity if a child is not a candidate for SDR? 3:32 What are the surgical options for dystonia? 4:40 What is the difference between primary dystonia and secondary dystonia? 5:34 What is the unique benefit of treatment for spasticity, dystonia and other movement disorders at Johns Hopkins Children's Center?