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PTA Question of the Week - Dorsal rhizotomy

You are reviewing the medical chart of a six-year-old and note that the child has a lengthy medical history that includes a selective dorsal rhizotomy. Which of the following medical conditions is typically associated with this surgical procedure?

1. Spina bifida
2. Duchenne muscular dystrophy
3. Cerebral palsy
4. Down syndrome

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