Managing spasticity.
Spasticity, a common symptom of upper motor neuron lesions, may actually aid the patient and should be treated only if it interferes with function, comfort or nursing care. Stretching exercises and elimination of nociceptive stimuli are the first steps in management. If problems persist, medication should be considered. Tenotomies are useful. Motor-point blocks and peripheral nerve blocks are temporary aids, while neurectomies usually provide permanent relief. More drastic neurosurgical procedures are reserved for uncontrolled, incapacitating cases.
D000328:Adult; D001418:Baclofen / Q000009:adverse effects; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003080:Cold Temperature; D003620:Dantrolene / Q000009:adverse effects; D003975:Diazepam / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D009325:Nausea / Q000139:chemically induced; D009407:Nerve Block; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000601:surgery; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011247:Pregnancy; D012894:Sleep Stages; D013035:Spasm / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D013165:Splints
D003620:Dantrolene; D001418:Baclofen; D003975:Diazepam