title: Improvement of physical function after stroke: surgical and orthotic management.
abstract: Initial and subsequent programs for the orthotic and surgical management of the post-stroke patient are outlined, particularly with regard to impairmant of the lower extremities in hemiplegic patients.  New developmentsin functional electrical stimulation are described.
mesh_terms: D000842:Ankle / Q000503:physiopathology; D001132:Arm / Q000503:physiopathology; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000150:complications; D004558:Electric Stimulation; D004576:Electromyography; D005528:Foot / Q000503:physiopathology; D006429:Hemiplegia / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000503:physiopathology; D007866:Leg / Q000503:physiopathology; D008124:Locomotion; D009989:Orthotic Devices