Prevalence of spasticity in humans with spinal cord injury with different injury severity
Sina Sangari, Mónica A. Pérez
Abstract
The prevalence of spasticity in humans with SCI remains poorly understood. Using kinematic and clinical outcomes, we examined spasticity in individuals with subacute and chronic injuries of different severity. We found that spasticity in the quadriceps femoris muscle was more prevalent among individuals with subacute motor incomplete than in those with motor complete injuries. However, in a different group of individuals with chronic injuries, no differences were found in the prevalence of spasticity across injury severity.
Topics & Concepts
SpasticitySpinal cord injuryMedicinePhysical medicine and rehabilitationPhysical therapySpinal cordInjury preventionPoison controlPsychiatryEmergency medicineBotulinum Toxin and Related Neurological DisordersCerebral Palsy and Movement DisordersSpinal Cord Injury Research