Approaches to senior care #3. Orthopaedic management of the stroke patient. Part II: Treating deformities of the upper and lower extremities.
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.
D000368:Aged; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000379:methods; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery