We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.
You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.
To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:
On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.
On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.
Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.
Selective dorsal rhizotomy brings improved mobility for boy with spastic cerebral palsy (University of Michigan Health)
Dr. Debbie Song at Gillette Children's Hospital, St Paul MN, USA describes the selective rhizotomy surgery procedure in detail. Includes footage of surgery and before-and-after examples of patients walking
Evidence-based recommendations on selective dorsal rhizotomy for spasticity in cerebral palsy. This involves cutting nerves in the lower spine that are responsible for muscle rigidity.
NHS England - Clinical Commissioning Policy: Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) for the treatment of spasticity in Cerebral Palsy (children aged 3-9 years)
Selective dorsal rhizotomy is an operation used to reduce spasticity (muscle stiffness) in cerebral palsy. NHS England has carefully reviewed the evidence and concluded that there is enough evidence to make the treatment available at this time.
Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital - Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy clinical outcomes
GOSH established its Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) service in 2013 and is one of five centres providing the service in England. SDR is an operation that reduces spasticity (muscle stiffness) in children with cerebral palsy who fulfil specific clinical criteria.
Alder Hey Children's Hospital Trust - Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy patient discharge information leaflet
This leaflet aims to provide information for parents and children about the care of their SDR wound.
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children SDR service - Information pages
Leeds General Infirmary SDR Neurosurgery site - Information pages
SCOPE - Advice & support: Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) for muscle spasticity
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) is a surgical procedure aimed at reducing spasticity (tight and stiff muscle tone) in the lower limbs. It's mostly used for children with spastic diplegia (2 limbs affected). Around 1 in 4 children born with cerebral palsy (CP) have 2 limbs affected.
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy - SDR