Common Etiologies of Upper Extremity Spasticity.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.hcl.2018.06.001.
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Abstract
Spasticity is a motor disorder that manifests as a component of the upper motor neuron syndrome. It is associated with paralysis and can cause significant disability. The most common causes leading to spasticity include stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and cerebral palsy. This article discusses the pathophysiology and clinical findings associated with each of the most common etiologies of upper extremity spasticity.
Medical subject headings
- Muscle Spasticity
- Upper Extremity