Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy(also: SDR, Dorsal Rhizotomy)
- A neurosurgical procedure used to reduce spasticity in the legs and sometimes arms of people with cerebral palsy, by selectively cutting sensory nerve fibers in the spinal cord that contribute to abnormal muscle tone. SDR can improve mobility, reduce pain, and increase…
- Spasticity(also: Muscle Spasticity, Hypertonia)
- A condition in which muscles are continuously contracted or stiff, causing tightness and resistance to movement. Spasticity is a common symptom of cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and stroke, and can significantly impact fine motor control needed for tasks…
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