Musculoskeletal problems in stroke survivors.
Musculoskeletal problems in stoke survivors are common reasons for disability and pain. Shoulder pain is present in 24% of stroke survivors among all complications, second only to depression in 26%. Diagnosis and treatment of the various shoulder pain etiologies can significantly improve quality of life in these patients. This article reviews the common etiologies and treatments of shoulder and hip pain in stroke survivors.
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Richard
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Department of PM&R, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D011788:Quality of Life; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications*; D013534:Survival