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MRI consistent with child having bilateral cerebral palsy with spasticity
Spasticity severe enough to interfere with function, ease of cares, comfort or seating
(GMFCS IV and V)
Spasticity interferes with gait, tolerance of AFOs, causes pain (GMFCS I – III)
Spasticity not managed effectively with oral medications, intramuscular botulinum toxin
injections or other less invasive methods
Exclusion
Significant scoliosis
Lower limb weakness (mean lower limb strength MRC <3) in walking child (GMFCS II – III)