Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy for Cerebral Palsy: Who Needs It?
Selective dorsal rhizotomy suits children with spastic cerebral palsy where spasticity in the legs, not weakness, is the main barrier to movement. The ideal window is ages 3 to 8, with spastic diplegia, reasonable underlying strength, and the ability to commit to...
How Does an Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Treat Spasticity?
An intrathecal baclofen pump delivers baclofen directly into the spinal fluid, calming overactive nerve signals that keep muscles tight. Because it bypasses the bloodstream, the dose is a fraction of oral tablets, with stronger relief and far less drowsiness.A...
What Is Hemifacial Spasm and How Is It Treated?
Hemifacial spasm is twitching on one side of the face. Starts in the eyelid. Months later the cheek joins in, then the corner of the mouth. The cause is an artery lying against the facial nerve near the brainstem. Botulinum injections hide the twitch for a few months....
How Does the Brain Recover After a Seizure?
Nobody talks about what happens after the seizure stops. Everyone focuses on the episode itself. Timing it. Getting the person safe. Calling for help. But the recovery that follows, that part carries just as much clinical weight. Sometimes more. The brain...