Anterior Spinal Rhizotomy
Anterior Spinal Rhizotomy
Definition
A surgical procedure in which nerve roots in the anterior spinal cord are damaged or destroyed to relieve pain or spasticity.
Also known as Anterior Spinal Rhizotomy — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0196263 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nervous system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |