Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Every child’s journey is unique—and at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, those journeys are met with expertise, compassion, and innovation.
This video introduces the Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) Program, a comprehensive, world-renowned approach to treating spasticity and helping children achieve greater mobility and independence. Through the story of children like Alex, we explore how SDR can reduce spasticity and open new possibilities for movement, strength, and everyday life.
Led by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, surgeons, therapists, and nurses, the program provides continuity of care from consultation through recovery—ensuring each child receives a highly personalized treatment plan tailored to their goals.
The SDR technique pioneered by WashU Physician, Dr. Park, has become a global standard, and under the leadership of Dr. Jarod Roland, the program continues to evolve—enhancing surgical care, advancing rehabilitation, and improving outcomes for patients around the world.
From surgery to intensive therapy and long-term support, every step is designed to help children reach their fullest potential—whether that means walking for the first time, improving independence, or simply making daily life easier.
Because every story deserves a next chapter.
Every child’s journey is unique—and at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, those journeys are met with expertise, compassion, and innovation.
This video introduces the Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) Program, a comprehensive, world-renowned approach to treating spasticity and helping children achieve greater mobility and independence. Through the story of children like Alex, we explore how SDR can reduce spasticity and open new possibilities for movement, strength, and everyday life.
Led by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, surgeons, therapists, and nurses, the program provides continuity of care from consultation through recovery—ensuring each child receives a highly personalized treatment plan tailored to their goals.
The SDR technique pioneered by WashU Physician, Dr. Park, has become a global standard, and under the leadership of Dr. Jarod Roland, the program continues to evolve—enhancing surgical care, advancing rehabilitation, and improving outcomes for patients around the world.
From surgery to intensive therapy and long-term support, every step is designed to help children reach their fullest potential—whether that means walking for the first time, improving independence, or simply making daily life easier.
Because every story deserves a next chapter.
