Clinical Scorecard: T1 Rhizotomy as a Novel Approach for Managing Hand Flexion Spasticity After Stroke: Initial Findings from 15 Patients
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Target Population
Care Setting
Single-center, uncontrolled, single-arm case series at Jinan Third People's Hospital, China
Key Highlights
Statistically significant improvements in QuickDASH and Barthel Index scores (provide specific p-values).
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Monitoring & Follow-up
Follow-up assessments of spasticity and hand function for at least one year post-surgery using specific tools.
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Surgical intervention indicated after a functional plateau despite ongoing medical and rehabilitation therapy; spasticity duration before surgery ranged from 1 to 6 years.
Clinical Best Practices
Include recommendations for postoperative care and rehabilitation.
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