Short-term reduction of ankle spasticity after surgical lengthening of the triceps surae in chronic post-stroke patients: a retrospective cohort study

Short-term reduction of ankle spasticity after surgical lengthening of the triceps surae in chronic post-stroke patients: a retrospective cohort study

IntroductionIn post-stroke patients with equinovarus foot deformity (EVFD), soft tissue rearrangements may contribute to muscle overactivity when a muscle is stretched or tension is applied. Therefore, we investigated the effects of surgically restoring the triceps surae (TS) length and lengthening...

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Main Authors: Martina Galletti, Davide Mazzoli, Paolo Zerbinati, Chiara Rambelli, Giacomo Basini, Paolo Prati, Francesca Mascioli, Stefano Masiero, Andrea Merlo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
stroke
equinus foot deformity
spasticity
neuro-orthopedic surgery
aponeurectomy
muscle lengthening
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2024.1342777/full

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