Early prediction of long-term upper limb spasticity after stroke: part of the SALGOT study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify predictors and the optimal time point for the early prediction of the presence and severity of spasticity in the upper limb 12 months poststroke.

Methods

In total, 117 patients in the Gothenburg area who had experienced a stroke for the first time and with documented arm paresis day 3 poststroke were consecutively included. Assessments were made at admission and at 3 and 10 days, 4 weeks, and 12 months poststroke. Upper limb spasticity in elbow flexion/extension and wrist flexion/extension was assessed with the modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). Any spasticity was regarded as MAS ≥1, and severe spasticity was regarded as MAS ≥2 in any of the muscles. Sensorimotor function, sensation, pain, and joint range of motion in the upper limb were assessed with the F

SUBMITTER: Opheim A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4560058 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature