Rehabilitation of @entity2795 @entity1 begins with setting reasonable functional goals and a treatment plan to reach them. During the initial illness an effort is made to begin range of motion exercising and positioning to prevent @entity1159 . Transfer from bed to chair is recommended as soon as the @entity1 's general condition permits.Upper extremity function depends on sensory and motor function as well as @entity227 . Spastic symptomatic contracture of the shoulder must be prevented by adequate orthopedic management of any @entity85 such as @entity625 or @entity924 and the initiation of an active exercise program. Surgical release of @entity1159 is occasionally indicated in refractory cases. @entity85 of the forearm and hand have also required surgical release on occasion. The goal of lower extremity function is ambulation. A double upright short leg brace aids stability in gait. Long leg braces are not used but a cane may be necessary for balance assistance. Contractures must be prevented by an exercise program or surgically released.

Orthopedic rehabilitation of the stroke XXXX .

@entity2795 :: ('MESH:D020325', 'Disease') :: ['hemiplegic'] @entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'patient'] @entity227 :: ('MESH:D014786', 'Disease') :: ['visual and central cerebral impairment'] @entity625 :: ('MESH:D001168', 'Disease') :: ['arthritis'] @entity924 :: ('MESH:D052256', 'Disease') :: ['tendinitis'] @entity1159 :: ('MESH:D003286', 'Disease') :: ['contractures'] @entity85 :: ('MESH:D009140', 'Disease') :: ['Elbow flexion and pronation flexion deformity', 'musculoskeletal problems']
@entity1 :: (9606,Species) :: ['patient']
