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Research Article| Volume 2, ISSUE 4, P867-889, November 1991

Spasticity and Its Management in Children

  • Teresa L. Massagli
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    Address reprint requests to: Teresa L. Massagli, MD, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
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    Assistant Professor, Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, Washington
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DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S1047-9651(18)30686-7
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      Spasticity is one component of the upper motor neuron syndrome with variable features depending on the underlying disease process. Treatment of spasticity should be guided by the impact of spasticity on function. A stepwise approach to treatment, beginning with basic physical measures, and progressing through medications to more permanent neurolytic and orthopedic procedures, is advocated. Clinical evaluation of the patient before and during treatment is crucial for selection of appropriate therapeutic measures.
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