Optimal Management for People with Severe Spasticity [PDF]
Spasticity is characterized by velocity-dependent increase in tonic stretch reflexes and tendon jerks. Many people affected by spasticity receive late treatment, or no treatment, which greatly reduces the potential to regain full motor control and ...
Kadyan, Vivek +2 more
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Movement Disorders Associated with 22q11.2 Microdeletion: A Scoping Review
Abstract Background Movement disorders have recently emerged as important neurologic manifestations of the 22q11.2 microdeletion that affects nearly one in every 2000 live births. Objective We aimed to map the existing evidence regarding the spectrum, diagnosis and treatment, and etiopathogenesis of movement disorders associated with 22q11.2 ...
Nikolai Gil D. Reyes +6 more
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Percutaneous Cryoneurolysis as a Dynamic Treatment for Spasticity: A Case Series
: Spasticity, whether from stroke or spinal cord injury or other causes, remains challenging to treat effectively. Common spasticity treatments such as stretching, physical therapy, injection therapy, and even surgery may not result in optimal or the ...
Clay C. Guynn, DO
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The Investigation of Genetic and Clinical Features in Patients with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia in Central-Southern China [PDF]
Chen Wang +5 more
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Voice and Speech in Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders
Background Motor speech disorders are early, common, and functionally limiting features of atypical parkinsonian disorders (APDs) such as progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), corticobasal syndrome (CBS), and multiple system atrophy (MSA). These impairments are underrecognized and undertreated in neurology clinics.
Federico Rodriguez‐Porcel +48 more
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Feedback control of unsupported standing in paraplegia. Part I: optimal control approach [PDF]
This is the first of a pair of papers which describe an investigation into the feasibility of providing artificial balance to paraplegics using electrical stimulation of the paralyzed muscles. By bracing the body above the shanks, only stimulation of the
Donaldson, N., Hunt, K.J., Munih, M.
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Interrater reliability of a modified Ashworth scale of muscle spasticity.
Richard W. Bohannon, M. B. Smith
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Integrating Long‐Read Nanopore Sequencing for Precision Resolution of Genomic Variants in Dystonia
Abstract Background Although many individuals with dystonia present with features indicative of single‐gene etiologies, obtaining definitive genetic diagnoses can be challenging. Objective We assessed the value of nanopore‐based long‐read sequencing (LRS) in achieving molecular clarification of dystonic syndromes.
Ugo Sorrentino +30 more
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Assessment of Health Care Costs and Total Baclofen Use Associated With Targeted Drug Delivery for Spasticity [PDF]
Vishal Venkatraman +6 more
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