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Dekopov A.V.

Burdenko Neurosurgical Center

Tomsky A.A.

Burdenko Neurosurgical Center

Isagulyan E.D.

Burdenko Neurosurgical Center

Methods and results of neurosurgical treatment of cerebral palsy

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Dekopov A.V., Tomsky A.A., Isagulyan E.D.

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Journal: Burdenko's Journal of Neurosurgery. 2023;87(3): 106‑112

DOI: 10.17116/neiro202387031106

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METHODS AND RESULTS OF NEUROSURGICAL TREATMENT OF CEREBRAL PALSY
METHODS AND RESULTS OF NEUROSURGICAL TREATMENT OF CEREBRAL PALSY

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Dekopov AV, Tomsky AA, Isagulyan ED. Methods and results of neurosurgical treatment of cerebral palsy. Burdenko's Journal of Neurosurgery. 2023;87(3):106‑112. (In Russ., In Engl.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/neiro202387031106

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Abstract:

Treatment of spastic syndrome and muscular dystonia in patients with cerebral palsy is a complex clinical problem. Effectiveness of conservative treatment is not high enough. Modern neurosurgical techniques for spastic syndrome and dystonia are divided into destructive interventions and surgical neuromodulation. Their effectiveness is different and depends on the form of disease, severity of motor disorders and age of patients.

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the effectiveness of various methods of neurosurgical treatment of spasticity and muscular dystonia in patients with cerebral palsy.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

We To evaluate the effectiveness of various methods of neurosurgical treatment of spasticity and muscular dystonia in patients with cerebral palsy.analyzed literature data in the PubMed database using the keywords «cerebral palsy», «spasticity», «dystonia», «selective dorsal rhizotomy», «selective neurotomy», «intrathecal baclofen therapy», «spinal cord stimulation», «deep brain stimulation».

RESULTS

Effectiveness of neurosurgery was higher for spastic forms of cerebral palsy compared to secondary muscular dystonia. Destructive procedures were the most effective among neurosurgical operations for spastic forms. Effectiveness of chronic intrathecal baclofen therapy decreases in follow-up due to secondary drug resistance. Destructive stereotaxic interventions and deep brain stimulation are used for secondary muscular dystonia. Effectiveness of these procedures is low.

CONCLUSION

Neurosurgical methods can partially reduce severity of motor disorders and expand the possibilities of rehabilitation in patients with cerebral palsy.

Keywords:

cerebral palsy
spasticity
dystonia

Authors:

Dekopov A.V.

Burdenko Neurosurgical Center

Tomsky A.A.

Burdenko Neurosurgical Center

Isagulyan E.D.

Burdenko Neurosurgical Center

Received:

16.11.2022

Accepted:

24.03.2023

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