MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

HEMIPARESIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Stages of Motor Recovery for Hemiparesis:  relative I of synergy?  Spasticity decreases  Isolated jiont movements are more apparent
A
Stage 5
B
Stage 6
C
Stage 3
D
Stage 4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Although most recovery from stroke takes place in the first 3 months, and only minor additional measurable improvement occurs after the 6 months following onset, recovery may continue over a longer period of time in some patients who have significant partial return of voluntary movement.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stage 3: Increased Spasticity Spasticity in muscles increases during stage three of stroke recovery, reaching its peak. Spasticity is a feeling of unusually stiff, tight, or pulled muscles. It is caused by damage from a stroke to nerve pathways within the brain or spinal cord that control muscle movement.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stage 1: Flaccidity. Stage 2: Spasticity Appears. Stage 3: Increased Spasticity. Stage 4: Decreased Spasticity. Stage 5: Complex Movement Returns. Stage 6: Spasticity Disappears. Stage 7: Normal Function Returns. 26-Aug-2022

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