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Hurtado-Olmo P, González-Santos Á, Pérez de Rojas J, Fernández-Martínez NF, del Olmo L, Hernández-Cortés P. Surgical Treatment in Post-Stroke Spastic Hands: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:945. [PMID: 38398258 PMCID: PMC10888673 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13040945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Background: For more than two decades, the surgical treatment of post-stroke spastic hands has been displaced by botulinum toxin therapy and is currently underutilized. Objectives: This article aimed to assess the potential of surgery for treating a post-stroke spastic upper extremity through a systematic review of the literature on surgical approaches that are adopted in different profiles of patients and on their outcomes and complications. Methods: Medline PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for observational and experimental studies published in English up to November 2022. The quality of evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) system. Results: The search retrieved 501 abstracts, and 22 articles were finally selected. The GRADE-assessed quality of evidence was low or very low. The results of the reviewed studies suggest that surgery is a useful, safe, and enduring treatment for post-stroke spastic upper extremities, although most studied patients were candidates for hygienic improvements alone. Patients usually require an individualized combination of techniques. Over the past ten years, interest has grown in procedures that act on the peripheral nerve. Conclusions: Despite the lack of comparative studies on the effectiveness, safety, and cost of the treatments, botulinum toxin has displaced surgery for these patients. Studies to date have found surgery to be an effective and safe approach, but their weak design yields only poor-quality evidence, and clinical trials are warranted to compare these treatment options.
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- Patricia Hurtado-Olmo
- Upper Limb Surgery Unit, Orthopedic Surgery Department, San Cecilio University Hospital of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
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- BIO 277 Group, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, University of Granada, 18012 Granada, Spain
- A02-Cuídate, Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria, 18012 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, San Cecilio University Hospital of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain;
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- Escuela Andaluza de Salud Pública (EASP), 18011 Granada, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs, 18012 Granada, Spain
- CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Rehabilitation Department, San Cecilio University Hospital of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
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- Upper Limb Surgery Unit, Orthopedic Surgery Department, San Cecilio University Hospital of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs, 18012 Granada, Spain
- Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Granada University, 18012 Granada, Spain
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Patel R, Rhee PC. Assessment of 30-Day Adverse Events in Single-Event, Multilevel Upper Extremity Surgery in Adult Patients with Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome. Hand (N Y) 2022; 17:933-940. [PMID: 33305596 PMCID: PMC9465791 DOI: 10.1177/1558944720975151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Upper motor neuron (UMN) syndrome consists of muscle spasticity, weakness, and dyssynergy due to a brain or spinal cord injury. The purpose of this study is to describe the perioperative adverse events for adult patients undergoing single-event, multilevel upper extremity surgery (SEMLS) due to UMN syndrome. METHODS A retrospective case series was performed for 12 consecutive adult patients who underwent SEMLS to correct upper extremity dysfunction or deformity secondary to UMN syndrome. The evaluation consisted of primary outcome measures to identify readmission rates and classify adverse events that occurred within 30 days after surgery. RESULTS All 12 patients were functionally dependent with 50% (n = 6) men and 50% (n = 6) women at a mean age of 43.6 years (range: 21-73) with a mean of 5.92 (range: 0-16) comorbid diagnoses at the time of surgery. There were no intraoperative complications, hospital readmissions, or deaths among the 12 patients. Five patients experienced 5 minor postoperative complications that consisted of cast- or orthosis-related skin breakdown remote from the incision (n = 3), incidental surgical site hematoma that required no surveillance or intervention (n = 1), and contact dermatitis attributed to the surgical dressing that resolved with topical corticosteroids (n = 1). CONCLUSIONS With an appropriate multidisciplinary approach, there is minimal risk for developing perioperative and 30-day postoperative adverse events for adults undergoing SEMLS to correct upper extremity deformities secondary to UMN syndrome. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Travis Air Force Base, CA, USA
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Fractional Lengthening of the Forearm Flexor Muscles: Anatomic Study. J Hand Surg Am 2022; 47:792.e1-792.e5. [PMID: 34489137 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Forearm muscles can undergo contracture for a number of reasons, including spasticity. This deformity is amenable to surgical treatment in select cases. Among the different techniques available, fractional lengthening of the forearm flexor muscles involves multiple tenotomies at the musculotendinous junction. We studied the anatomy of the musculotendinous junction of all forearm flexor muscles to analyze the topography and extent of muscle-tendon overlapping for each muscle and to determine the area where fractional lengthening can be performed safely. METHODS Dissections were performed on 20 fresh cadaveric upper limbs. For each muscle, we defined and measured the total overlapping zone, "corrected" overlapping zone, and useful zone (UZ), along with 3-dimensional mapping of the location of each tendon with respect to the muscles' fibers. RESULTS With regard to the wrist flexors, the average UZ was very short for the flexor carpi radialis (3.5 cm) and very long for the flexor carpi ulnaris (12.2 cm). With regard to the finger flexors, the UZ of the superficialis tendons varied greatly (2.7-5.9 cm), whereas it was relatively constant for the profundi (7.6 cm) and flexor pollicis longus (6.5 cm). CONCLUSIONS Fractional lengthening is dependent on the anatomy of the musculotendinous junction of each individual muscle. For muscles with a relatively short and variable UZ (flexor carpi radialis, flexor digitorum superficialis [FDS] II, and FDS IV), the feasibility of the procedure must be carefully evaluated intraoperatively. For FDS V, which constantly displays a very short UZ, with a thin and fragile tendon, the procedure may be risky and unreliable. CLINICAL RELEVANCE When considering fractional lengthening of the forearm muscles, differences between the tendons should be considered, and surgeons should be prepared for alternative approaches, especially for FDS V.
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Barnham I, Alahmadi S, Spillane B, Pick A, Lamyman M. Surgical interventions in adult upper limb spasticity management: a systematic review. HAND SURGERY & REHABILITATION 2022; 41:426-434. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2022.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Hashemi M, Sturbois-Nachef N, Keenan MA, Winston P. Surgical Approaches to Upper Limb Spasticity in Adult Patients: A Literature Review. FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES 2021; 2:709969. [PMID: 36188802 PMCID: PMC9397894 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2021.709969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Introduction: Spasticity is the main complication of many upper motor neuron disorders. Many studies describe neuro-orthopedic surgeries for the correction of joint and limb deformities due to spasticity, though less in the upper extremity. The bulk of care provided to patients with spasticity is provided by rehabilitation clinicians, however, few of the surgical outcomes have been summarized or appraised in the rehabilitation literature. Objective: To review the literature for neuro-orthopedic surgical techniques in the upper limb and evaluate the level of evidence for their efficacy in adult patients with spasticity. Method: Electronic databases of MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews were searched for English, French as well as Farsi languages human studies from 1980 to July 2, 2020. After removing duplicated articles, 2,855 studies were screened and 80 were found to be included based on the criteria. The studies were then divided into two groups, with 40 in each trial and non-trial. The results of the 40 trial articles were summarized in three groups: shoulder, elbow and forearm, and wrist and finger, and each group was subdivided based on the types of intervention. Results: The level of evidence was evaluated by Sackett's approach. There were no randomized control trial studies found. About, 4 studies for shoulder, 8 studies for elbow and forearm, 26 studies for wrist and finger (including 4 for the thumb in palm deformity), and 2 systematic reviews were found. Around, two out of 40 trial articles were published in the rehabilitation journals, one systematic review in Cochrane, and the remaining 38 were published in the surgical journals. Conclusion: Most surgical procedures are complex, consisting of several techniques based on the problems and goals of the patient. This complexity interferes with the evaluation of every single procedure. Heterogenicity of the participants and the absence of clinical trial studies are other factors of not having a single conclusion. This review reveals that almost all the studies suggested good results after the surgery in carefully selected cases with goals of reducing spasticity and improvement in function, pain, hygiene, and appearance. A more unified approach and criteria are needed to facilitate a collaborative, evidence-based, patient referral, and surgical selection pathway.
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- Mahdis Hashemi
- Canadian Advances in Neuro-Orthopedics for Spasticity Congress, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Vancouver Island Health Authority, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- Canadian Advances in Neuro-Orthopedics for Spasticity Congress, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Orthopédic and Traumatologic Département, University Hospital of Lille, Lille, France
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- Canadian Advances in Neuro-Orthopedics for Spasticity Congress, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Neuro-Orthopaedics, MossRehab Hospital, Elkins Park, PA, United States
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Ret), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Canadian Advances in Neuro-Orthopedics for Spasticity Congress, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Vancouver Island Health Authority, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of British Colombia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- *Correspondence: Paul Winston orcid.org/0000-0002-8403-6988
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Coulet B, Coroian F, Chammas M, Laffont I. What can be expected from tendon transfers in the upper limb in central nervous system disorders? HAND SURGERY & REHABILITATION 2021; 41S:S159-S166. [PMID: 34474171 DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2020.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Revised: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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In addition to motor deficits, central nervous system disorders combine major alterations in the motor pattern with spasticity and over time, contractures. Their varied clinical presentation makes their assessment and the therapeutic strategy more complex. For these reasons, tendon transfers in this population will have more limited indications and above all, will have to be integrated into a complex surgical program combining other procedures such as tendon lengthening, selective neurotomies and joint stabilization. The surgical strategy is far from being obvious. When faced with clinical presentations having very different objectives - functional or comfort only - it is difficult at first sight to build a standardized surgical program. We therefore propose a method to evaluate these patients, thanks to a score (INOM) that integrates prognostic factors and parameters to be corrected surgically. Three components guide this program: a prognostic factor (proximal motor control of the shoulder and elbow), correction of abnormal limb postures and restoration of active elbow, wrist and finger extension. The surgical strategy can be constructed from the INOM score which establishes the priorities for care. Nerve blocks and botulinum toxin injections are essential tools for this analysis. They help distinguish between spasticity and contracture, and can unmask certain antagonistic muscles. A tendon transfer in this population will be just as effective by the function it restores as by the action it suppresses in a malpositioned limb. For each joint, we describe the indications for tendon transfers and their relative role among the techniques with which they must be combined.
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- B Coulet
- Service de chirurgie de la main et du membre supérieur, chirurgie des paralysies, Hôpital Lapeyronie, CHU Montpellier, Avenue du doyen Gaston Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France.
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- Service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, Hôpital Lapeyronie, CHU Montpellier, Avenue du doyen Gaston Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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- Service de chirurgie de la main et du membre supérieur, chirurgie des paralysies, Hôpital Lapeyronie, CHU Montpellier, Avenue du doyen Gaston Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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- Service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, Hôpital Lapeyronie, CHU Montpellier, Avenue du doyen Gaston Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France
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Functional and/or hygienic surgery of the hypertonic upper limb. HAND SURGERY & REHABILITATION 2021; 41S:S153-S158. [PMID: 34216811 DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2019.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2018] [Revised: 11/07/2018] [Accepted: 03/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Neuro-orthopedic complications of the upper limb affect all of its joints and lead to a multitude of clinical pictures. The clinical assessment, which should be multidisciplinary, will have to answer basic questions to define the goal(s) and the appropriate surgical strategy. What is the patient's and family's complaint? What is the possible utility of the deformities? What is the type of deformity? Is it reducible or not? What is the contribution of the upper limb deformities versus that of any associated injuries to the discomfort? Several difficulties exist in the clinical assessment: evaluation of the antagonists especially the wrist extensor muscles; the intrinsic deformity component, which can be masked by the extrinsic component when retracted, the muscles responsible for a wrist flexion contracture and the complex shoulder deformities. Many patients have multiple deformities, which creates a problem for the hierarchy of corrections depending on the objectives. The answer to these questions helps to define a clear objective that will be formalized in a contract with the patient and subsequently to define the surgical strategy. Surgery is based on a simple principle: relax the muscles on the side of the deformity, either by selective neurotomy if there is a simple hypertonia, or by a tendon procedure if the muscle is retracted; compensate for the antagonists if they are deficient, and potentially stabilize the joint. Conservative procedures are preferred to preserve the possibility of functional recovery in the future. The wide range of medical and surgical solutions allows the patient's care to be personalized. In the upper limb, the results are better for hygienic, positioning, and analgesic objectives. They remain more difficult to obtain for functional objectives, due to the biomechanical complexity of gripping.
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The Spastic Upper Extremity in Children: Multilevel Surgical Decision-making. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2021; 29:e416-e426. [PMID: 33883454 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-00719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Multilevel surgery for upper extremity spasticity is the current surgical standard. While the literature details surgical techniques and outcomes, a comprehensive guide to surgical planning is lacking. Patients commonly present with posturing into shoulder internal rotation, elbow flexion, forearm pronation, wrist flexion with ulnar deviation, finger flexion, and thumb adduction, although variations exist. Multiple surgical options exist for each segment; therefore, repeated examinations for contracture, pathologic laxity, and out of phase activity are necessary to optimize the surgical plan. To avoid decreasing function, one must carefully balance the benefits of contracture release and tendon transfers with their weakening effects. In certain cases, stability from joint fusion outweighs the loss of motion. Failure to recognize dynamic posturing, grasp and release requirements, or hand intrinsic spasticity can worsen function and cause new deformities. Surgical indications are formulated for individual deformity patterns and severity along with personal/family goals. General comprehension, voluntary control, and sensation, although not modifiable, influence decision making and are prognostic indicators. Functional improvement is unlikely without preexisting voluntary control, but appearance and visual feedback may be improved by repositioning nonetheless. Appropriate interventions and management of expectations will optimize limb appearance and function while avoiding unexpected sequelae.
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Patel R, Rhee PC. Team Approach: Multidisciplinary Perioperative Care in Upper-Extremity Reconstruction for Adults with Spasticity and Contractures. JBJS Rev 2020; 8:e0164. [DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.19.00164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Gschwind CR, Yeomans JL, Smith BJ. Upper limb surgery for severe spasticity after acquired brain injury improves ease of care. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2019; 44:898-904. [PMID: 31403871 DOI: 10.1177/1753193419866595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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For individuals with acquired brain injury and severe upper limb spasticity, personal care is often difficult, time-consuming and painful. Previous studies on outcomes after surgery for upper limb spasticity have focused on functional gain, pain, hygiene and appearance. We operated on 38 non-communicative patients (45 limbs, 535 procedures) with severe spasticity and a non-functional upper limb(s). The surgical goals were to provide opening of the fingers and thumb, wrist stability and, if required, to release muscles around the elbow and shoulder. We used the Carer Burden Score as a relevant outcome measure. Preoperatively and 3 months postoperatively, the carer rated the degree of difficulty in cleaning the palm, cutting the fingernails, cleaning the axilla and dressing the upper body on a 5-point Likert scale. Surgery significantly improved the ease of care, which has implications not only for the patient but also for carers and associated health costs. Level of evidence: IV.
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- Claudia R Gschwind
- Department of Hand Surgery and Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Hand Surgery and Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Rhee PC. Surgical Management of the Spastic Forearm, Wrist, and Hand: Evidence-Based Treatment Recommendations. JBJS Rev 2019; 7:e5. [DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.18.00172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Rhee PC. Surgical Management of Upper Extremity Deformities in Patients With Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome. J Hand Surg Am 2019; 44:223-235. [PMID: 30266480 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2018] [Accepted: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Injury to the central nervous system can create upper extremity deformities and dysfunction, typically caused by a cerebrovascular accident, traumatic brain injury, anoxic brain injury, or spinal cord injury. Regardless of the etiology, disruption of inhibitory upper motor neuron (UMN) pathways can lead to a constellation of symptoms such as muscle weakness, decreased motor control, hyperexcitable tendon reflexes, muscle spasticity, and agonist-antagonist cocontraction that characterizes a condition known as UMN syndrome. The magnitude of neurorecovery varies among patients who have sustained brain injuries and can be classified as having a functional or nonfunctional upper extremity based on the presence or absence of volitional motor control at a specific joint, respectively. Many surgical procedures can be employed to optimize function, decrease pain, improve hygiene, and enhance cosmesis in patients with UMN syndrome.
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Spasticity of the hand profoundly limits an individual's independent ability to accomplish self-care and activities of daily living. Surgical procedures should be tailored to patients' needs and functional ability, and even patients with severe cognitive injuries and poor upper extremity function may benefit from surgery to improve appearance and hygiene. Careful preoperative examination and planning are needed, and consideration is given to the potential unintended detrimental effect of a surgical procedure on hand function.
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- Jennifer F Waljee
- Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic Surgery, Michigan Medicine, 2131 Taubman Center, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic Surgery, Michigan Medicine, 2131 Taubman Center, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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