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Other spasticity treatments include oral medications and an implanted pump delivering baclofen to the space around the spinal cord (intrathecal baclofen).
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When was Alternatives created?
Alternatives was created in 1994.
What are the alternatives to laryngectomies?
There are two alternatives forms of treatment
What is the best available alternatives for CFLs?
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What alternatives are there to venography?
computed tomography
Why is it important to identify alternatives for reaching a goal?
to reach the goal you must consider different alternatives and just to say that was kind of hard to explain ill put a better explanation in next time
What is rhizotomy?
Rhizotomy (also called dorsal rhizotomy, selective dorsal rhizotomy, and selective posterior rhizotomy) is a treatment for spasticity that is unresponsive to less invasive procedures
What is Dorsal rhizotomy?
Dorsal rhizotomy-- A surgical procedure that cuts nerve roots to reduce spasticity in affected muscles.
Who are suitable candidates for rhizotomy?
Rhizotomy is performed on patients with spasticity that is insufficiently responsive to oral medications or injectable therapies (botulinum toxin, phenol, or alcohol).
What is done in selective dorsal rhizotomy?
During SDR, certain overactive nerves entering the spinal cord are cut, reducing the activity that leads to spasticity.
When analyzing alternatives what becomes evident?
list of alternatives
Has rhizotomy procedures been used to cure migraines?
I had a rhizotomy in mid January. It was done for lower back pain and very painful legs. I also have massive neck damage and have been living with constant headaches, migraines and neck pain. Although I did not anticipate this, I haven't had a headache or migraine since it was done. My neck will still burn if I do something I shouldn't, but the actual neck pain has disappeared.
When was Alternatives created?
Alternatives was created in 1994.
Are there Alternatives for food additives?
what are alternatives for food additives?
What are the alternatives to laryngectomies?
There are two alternatives forms of treatment
What risks does rhizotomy carry?
nerve damage, permanent loss of sensation or altered sensation, weakness of the lower extremities, bowel and bladder dysfunction, increased likelihood of hip dislocation
What are some alternatives to aqueducts?
Wells and cisterns are alternatives to aqueducts.
When was The School Of Alternatives created?
The School Of Alternatives was created in 2002.
