Short-term reduction of ankle spasticity after surgical lengthening of the triceps surae in chronic post-stroke patients: a retrospective cohort study

DiscussionTS lengthening led to a short-term reduction of spasticity in 41% and 63% of chronic post-stroke patients in the gastro-soleus complex and soleus, respectively, with complete relief observed in 21% and 30% of the sample. Surgical lengthening can be considered an effective treatment that not only restores joint range of motion but also may reduce spasticity, even in chronic patients.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research