OBJECTIVE: To understand the influence of selective ventral rhizotomy on the function of lower extremity and to investigate its effect in the treatment of @entity306 . METHODS: Ten domestic @entity235 were used in this study. Under anesthesia, the lumbar spinal canal was reached through posterior approach. The ventral rami consisted of left L5, L6 and L7 spinal nerves was separated. The electromyographic changes of each branch of the rami was examined by electrical stimulation. 60 percents of the L6 ventral nerve root which was the major innervation of the gastrocnemius muscle in @entity235 , and 30 percents of the other two rami were culted off. The muscle tone, the coordinated movement and balanced capacity of the @entity235 were observed. After one month, the electrophysiological changes of the biceps femoris, semitendinous, gastrocnemius and anterior tibial muscles were examined and compared with that of the identical muscles of the contralateral limbs. RESULTS: Selective ventral rhizotomy was well correspondent to the innervated muscles. After operation, the coordinated movement and balanced capacity were good, but the muscle tone of the corresponding muscle was lowered. This technique was applied on 3 @entity1 with satisfactory short-term results. CONCLUSION: For the treatment of @entity306 , it is worth trying the selective ventral rhizotomy.

[Selective ventral rhizotomy for the treatment of XXXX ].

@entity235 :: ('9615', 'Species') :: ['dogs'] @entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity306 :: ('MESH:D002547', 'Disease') :: ['spastic cerebral palsy']
@entity306 :: (MESH:D002547,Disease) :: ['spastic cerebral palsy']
