Module 3: Surgical management of spasticity
This module outlines the history of the development of surgical interventions for treating spasticity and discusses when surgical intervention is most appropriate for managing spasticity. A range of surgical techniques are considered; intrathecal baclofen, neurotomy, and muscle or tendon lengthening...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Health - Lippincott Williams Wilkins
2022-01-01
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| Series: | The Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jisprm.org/article.asp?issn=2349-7904;year=2022;volume=5;issue=5;spage=38;epage=49;aulast=Gross |
| Summary: | This module outlines the history of the development of surgical interventions for treating spasticity and discusses when surgical intervention is most appropriate for managing spasticity. A range of surgical techniques are considered; intrathecal baclofen, neurotomy, and muscle or tendon lengthening and transfer procedures. The implications and limitations of the surgical techniques are considered. The need for a multidisciplinary team to deliver optimal surgical treatment is also considered. |
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| ISSN: | 2589-9457 |