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22 cze 2024 · Early botulinum toxin treatment. Results showed evidence for early (3 to 12 weeks post stroke) applied botulinum toxin on spasticity as measured by EMG (3 studies) or MAS (7 studies). Largest effect sizes were observed at a 3 to 12-week follow-up after treatment.
15 sty 2021 · Post-stroke spasticity (PSS) is a complication that contributes to limitations in performance of activities and community participation. It occurs in anywhere from 19% (Sommerfeld et al. 2004) to 92% (Malhotra et al. 2011) of stroke survivors. Its prevalence may be as high as 38% in the first year following a stroke (Watkins et al. 2002 ...
21 maj 2024 · Spasticity is a group of symptoms characterized by muscle tightening or reduced stretchability following injuries to or conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord, including stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, or spinal cord injuries.
13 wrz 2012 · What is PSS and How Common Is It? Spasticity, commonly defined as “a motor disorder characterized by a velocity-dependent increase in tonic stretch reflexes with exaggerated tendon jerks, resulting from hyperexcitability of the stretch reflex, as one component of the upper motor neuron syndrome,” 1 is a common complication of stroke.
19 sty 2021 · Spasticity following a moderate to severe stroke tends to stabilize within 30–90 days after stroke with poorer function over time, and these patients require active attention and intervention. Patients with disabling spasticity must be distinguished from those with mild spasticity.
10 lut 2024 · Summary: BoNT-A is essential for the management of post-stroke spasticity, as there is compelling evidence that it effectively reduces spasticity. Nevertheless, the extent to which it contributes to functional recovery is still an issue of debate.
One of the main complications after a stroke is spasticity. Around 43% of stroke survivors develop spasticity 13 within 12 months from the acute event, 14 while in chronic phase the prevalence reaches 97%.
