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Are ramisectomy and rhizotomy surgeries still performed for cervical dystonia?

April 26, 2017cervical dystonia Performed rhizotomy surgeries

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Are ramisectomy and rhizotomy surgeries still performed for cervical dystonia?

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Ramisectomy and rhizotomy are procedures that involve cutting the nerve or nerves supplying overactive muscles. A ramisectomy may be incorporated into a selective denervation surgery for cervical dystonia, and rhizotomies are only rarely performed for dystonia.