Abstract:Background We performed a retrospective review of patients undergoing surgery for elbow spasticity. We present our findings and expected outcomes according to degree of elbow fixed flexion contracture. Methods Data collected included age, Modified Ashworth Score, pre and post-operative range of motion, indications for surgery and the Goal Attainment Score. Contracture severity was classified into five groups based on goniometric measurements. Surgical procedures were categorised into three groups. Results A to… Show more
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