Surgical Intervention for Spastic Upper Extremity Improves Lower Extremity Kinematics in Spastic Adults: A Collection of Case Studies

Surgical Intervention for Spastic Upper Extremity Improves Lower Extremity Kinematics in Spastic Adults: A Collection of Case Studies

BackgroundSpasticity of the upper extremity often occurs after injury to the upper motor neurons (UMN). This condition can greatly interfere with the hand positioning in space and the functional use of the arm, affecting many daily living activities including walking. As gait and balance involve the...

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Main Authors: Nojoud AlHakeem, Elizabeth Anne Ouellette, Francesco Travascio, Shihab Asfour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
Subjects:
cerebral palsy
gait analysis
motion capturing
stroke
ulnar nerve
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fbioe.2020.00116/full

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