From spinal shock to spasticity

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Authors

Lutz-Peter Hiersemenzel · Swiss Paraplegic Center

Abstract

The late decrease in M-wave and flexor reflex amplitude in paraplegic patients suggests a secondary impairment/degeneration of premotoneuronal circuits and of motoneurons. The divergent course of clinical signs of spasticity and their probable neuronal correlates indicates the occurrence of non-neuronal changes contributing to spasticity.

Topics & Keywords

Spinal Cord Injury Research Muscle activation and electromyography studies Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neurology

Volume 54, Issue 8, pp. 1574-1582

DOI: 10.1212/wnl.54.8.1574

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