Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy decision aid
About this decision aid
This decision aid is for Australian parents/carers and families who have a child with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy.
It is designed to give information about selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) as a treatment option. It can be used with your child’s treating team/s to start the conversation about SDR.
Collaborative partnerships
Funding partner
The videos is this handbook were produced with the support of the Research Foundation of Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
Important
The information in this decision aid is provided for general information only. It is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who can determine your child’s medical needs.
Disclosure: This decision aid was developed by the Knowledge Translation for Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy Project Advisory Group, which includes Rehabilitation Specialists, physiotherapists, neurosurgeon and persons with lived experience. None of the developers will gain or lose anything based on choices made.
Funding: The Research Foundation of Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
Acknowledgements: The Advisory Group extends appreciation and thanks to parents and clinicians for their valued input in co-designing this resource.
Copyright © Version 1, 2023. The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (Randwick and Westmead) incorporating The Royal Alexandra Hospital For Children; The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, Queensland Children’s Hospital, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Cerebral Palsy Alliance and The University of Sydney.