Approaches to senior care #3. Orthopaedic management of the stroke patient. Part II: Treating deformities of the upper and lower extremities

M J Botte; R L Waters; M A Keenan; C Jordan; D E Garland

Approaches to senior care #3. Orthopaedic management of the stroke patient. Part II: Treating deformities of the upper and lower extremities

Orthop Rev. 1988 Sep;17(9):891-910.

Authors

M J Botte¹, R L Waters, M A Keenan, C Jordan, D E Garland

Affiliation

¹ Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of California Medical Center, San Diego.

PMID: 3050817

Abstract

Cerebrovascular accidents are among the most serious medical problems in the United States. In Part I of this report, the pathophysiology, types of impairment, and evaluation of the stroke patient were discussed. In this report, Part II, the management of extremity deformities will be reviewed.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Aged
Cerebrovascular Disorders / complications*
Combined Modality Therapy
Contracture / etiology
Contracture / therapy*
Humans
Manipulation, Orthopedic
Muscle Spasticity / etiology
Muscle Spasticity / therapy*
Muscles / surgery
Nerve Block / methods
Orthotic Devices
Tendons / surgery