Single Event Multilevel Surgery (SEMLS) is a neurosurgical procedure designed to reduce severe spasticity and improve mobility in children with cerebral palsy. During the procedure, multiple selective dorsal rhizotomies are performed at different spinal levels, severing specific nerve roots responsible for excessive muscle tone while preserving those essential for motor function. By eliminating unwanted reflexes and improving neuromuscular control, SEMLS can enhance quality of life and enable greater independence.
Single Event Multilevel Surgery (SEMLS) is a neurosurgical procedure designed to reduce severe spasticity and improve mobility in children with cerebral palsy. During the procedure, multiple selective dorsal rhizotomies are performed at different spinal levels, severing specific nerve roots responsible for excessive muscle tone while preserving those essential for motor function. By eliminating unwanted reflexes and improving neuromuscular control, SEMLS can enhance quality of life and enable greater independence.