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Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

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.

The journal article references below link to their record in Pubmed which will allow access to the full text, where available, for users with an NHS Scotland Athens password. See here for information about accessing content not available online.

WINSTON,P and VINCENT,D. Atlas of Ultrasound-guided nerve-targeted procedures for spasticity. Maximising outcomes for the patient with spasticity through optimal muscle selection. 2023: P4.

DAUNTER A.K. et al, 2017. Long-term impact of childhood selective dorsal rhizotomy on pain, fatigue and function: A case controlled study. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 59, pp. 1089-1085.

FUNK J.F. et al, 2016. Monosegmental laminoplasty for selective dorsal rhizotomy – operative technique and influence on the development of scoliosis in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy. Child’s Nervous System, 32(5), pp.819-825.

AILON, T. et al, 2015. Long-term outcome after selective dorsal rhizotomy in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Child’s Nervous System, 31(3), pp.415-42)

AQUILINA, K., et al, 2015. Selective dorsal rhizotomy: an old treatment re-emerging. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 100(8), pp. 798-802.

FUNK, J.F., et al, 2015. Predictors for the benefit of selective dorsal rhizotomy. Research in developmental disabilities, 37, pp. 127-134.

MCFALL, J. et al., 2015. Changes in gait which occur before and during the adolescent growth spurt in children treated by selective dorsal rhizotomy. Gait and Posture, 42 (3), pp. 317-322. 10

GIGANTE, P., et al., 2013. Reduction in upper-extremity tone after lumbar selective dorsal rhizotomy in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Journal of Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, 12(6), pp.588-594.

NOVAK, I., et al, 2013. A systematic review of interventions for children with cerebral palsy: state of the evidence. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology,55(10), pp. 885-910.

LANGERAK, N.G. et al, 2009. Functional status of patients with cerebral palsy according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health model: a 20-year follow-up study after selective dorsal rhizotomy. Archives Physical Medical Rehabilitation 90:pp. 994-1003.

LANGERAK, N.G.et al, 2008. A prospective gait analysis study in patients with diplegic cerebral palsy 20 years after selective dorsal rhizotomy. Journal of Neurosurgery, Pediatrics 1:pp.180-186.

COLE, G.F., et al, 2007. Selective dorsal rhizotomy for children with cerebral palsy: the Oswestry experience. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 92(9), pp. 781-

GOLAN, J.D., et al, 2007. Spinal deformities following selective dorsal rhizotomy. Journal of Neurosurgery, 106 (6 suppl), pp.441-449

ALBRIGHT A.L.et al, 2006. Best-practice surgical techniques for intrathecal baclofen therapy. Journal Neurosurgery 104, pp. 233-239.

STEINBOK P., 2006. Selection of treatment modalities in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Neurosurgical Focus, 21(2), pp. e4.

HICDONMEZ T. et al., 2005. Hip joint subluxation after selective dorsal rhizotomy for spastic cerebral palsy. Journal of Neurosurgery, 103 (1 suppl), pp.10-16.

O’BRIEN, D.F., et al., 2005. Orthopaedic surgery after selective dorsal rhizotomy for spastic diplegia in relation to ambulatory status and age. Journal of Neurosurgery, 103 (1 suppl), pp. 5-9.

STEINBOCK P., et al., 2005. Spinal deformities after selective dorsal rhizotomy for spastic cerebral palsy. Journal of neurosurgery, 102 (4 suppl), pp. 363-37.

BUCKON C.E., et al., 2004. Selective dorsal rhizotomy versus orthopedic surgery: a multidimensional assessment of outcome efficacy. Archives in Physical Medical Rehabilitation 8 pp.:457-465.

MCLAUGHLIN J. et al, 2002. Selective dorsal rhizotomy: meta-analysis of three randomized controlled trials. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 44, pp.17-25.

STEINBOCK P., 2001: Outcomes after selective dorsal rhizotomy for spastic cerebral palsy. Child’s Nervous System 17, pp.1-18.

TAN T.C. et al 2001. The contributions of Otfrid Foerster (1873-1941) to neurology and neurosurgery. Neurosurgery 40, pp.1231-1235; discussion 1235-

PEACOCK W.J. et al, 1982. Selective posterior rhizotomy for the relief of spasticity in cerebral palsy. South Africa Medical Journal, 6, pp.119-124,

FASANO V.A. et al, 1978. Surgical treatment of spasticity in cerebral palsy. Childs Brain, 4, pp.289-305.

Last reviewed: 10/06/2024

Next review date: 10/06/2029

Author(s): Jacqueline Clark.

Approved By: SDR Governance Group