Exploring the Time to Onset and Early Predictors of Poststroke Spasticity Combined With Surface Electromyography: Protocol for a Nested Case-Control Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poststroke spasticity (PSS) is a frequent sequela in patients who have experienced stroke. This form of paralysis is more prevalent compared to other poststroke sequelae and is among the most challenging and complex symptoms to manage. Surface electromyography (sEMG) can reflect the physiological information of muscles in real time and is highly beneficial in diagnosing neuromuscular diseases in clinical medicine.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the timing of poststroke limb spasms using a nested case-control study combined with sEMG and to identify and predict factors of PSS at an early stage.

Methods

This was a nested case-control study. Participants were assessed within 24 hours of the onset of hospitalization using a standardized case report f

SUBMITTER: Song S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12365559 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature