title: [Objective measures of muscle stiffness in the ankle. Evaluation of the effect of intrathecal injection of baclofen in spastic patients].
abstract: This paper presents the objective and quantitative measurement of muscle stiffness described by Rack and Lehmann. This method allows analysis of the pathophysiological mechanism of spasticity and assessment of anti-spastic treatment. This is illustrated by a case report, showing the objective effect of intrathecally administered baclofen in a spastic patient.
authors.affiliation: Service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Bruxelles, Belgique.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Detrembleur
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Lejeune
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Plaghki
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000842:Ankle / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001418:Baclofen / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007278:Injections, Spinal; D008297:Male; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015419:Spastic Paraplegia, Hereditary / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central; D001418:Baclofen
vernacular_title: Mesure objective de la raideur musculaire des fléchisseurs de la cheville. Evaluation de l'effet de l'injection intra-thécale de baclofène chez un patient spastique.