how to cite this article: barzegar m, sayadnasiri m, tabrizi a. epilepsy as a rare neurologic manifestation of oculodentodigitalis dysplasia. iran j child neurol 2012; 6(3): 39-43. oculodentodigitalis dysplasia (oddd) is an extremely rare inherited disorderinvolving the development of the face, eyes, teeth and limbs. in addition,some patients develop neurological problems mostly a spastic parap...

objectives: spasticity and contracture in flexor muscles of the wrist may occur after stroke, especially in which early recovery did not appear. splints are prescribed to reduce spasticity and to prevent contracture after stroke. although there is a few research in this field. the aim of this study was to examine the impact of the extension splint on function, spasticity, and range of motion of...

Spasticity is one of the major complaints of patients with spinal cord injuries. It has negative effects such as limitations in activities of daily living (ADLs), pain, fatigue, sleep disorders, instability, joint contractures, pressure ulcers, and infection, and decreases gait ability through changes in timing of gait-related muscle contraction and cocontraction [1,2]. Spasticity, also, is a m...

Spasticity is a common consequence after spinal cord injury (SCI) that affects 53-78 % of individuals with SCI (Maynard, Karunas, & Waring, 1990). Spasticity is defined as increased tonic stretch reflexes and exaggerated tendon jerks (Lance, 1980). Rehabilitation modalities, pharmacologic intervention and surgery are three main therapeutic techniques for spasticity management (Adams & Hicks, 20...

Spasticity and stroke: pathophysiology and management rules 2 ARC Publishing in the rheological properties and in the contractile soft tissue and musculoskeletal system (intrinsic hypertonia) are often associated with chronic spasticity and, in turn have been associated with increased spasticity. Signs and symptoms of spasticity: Spasticity signs include muscle stiffness or spasm, muscle spasms...

Cerebral palsy is the most common cause of spasticity and physical disability in children and spasticity is one of the commonest problems in those with neurological disease. The management of spasticity in children with cerebral palsy requires a multidisciplinary effort and should be started as early as possible. There are a number of treatments available for the management of spasticity. This ...

Background: Spasticity is a motor disorder that appears as cause of upper and lower limb disability, frequently causing pain. IncobotulinumtoxinA (IncoA) has proved effective for treating diverse musculoskeletal pathologies, including spasticity spasticity-related Aims: The aim was to determine the efficacy IncoA treatment pain associated etiologies. Methods: Prospective, single-center study 30...

A high prevalence of spasticity in patients with a variety of upper motor neuron lesions has been reported and spasticity assessments and treatments have been the focus of several recent research articles. It is important for researchers based in non-clinical settings, who are designing scales to measure spasticity, to understand the nuances of the challenges facing clinicians involved in spast...

Spasticity is a sign of upper motor neurone lesion, which can be located in the cerebrum or the spinal cord, and be caused by stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, brain injury, cerebral paresis, or other neurological conditions. Management is dependent on clinical assessment. Positive and negative effects of spasticity should be considered. Ashworth score and the modified Ashworth sc...

BACKGROUND Spasticity often leads to symptomatic and functional problems that can cause disability for stroke survivors. We studied whether spasticity has a negative impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). METHODS As part of the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Stroke Study (NCT00642213), 460 ischemic stroke patients were interviewed during hospitalization and then followed over...