Abstract
The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of claw toes and its correlation to other lower limb disorders as well as the global functional recovery in a population of hemiplegic patients 1year post-stroke. This prospective study included 39 stroke patients hospitalized in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) department of a hospital between September2000 and September2001. The evaluation looked for incidence of claw toes during the first year post-stroke and whether there was a potential link to triceps surae spasticity, motor impairment of the leg and patients' functional abilities (Barthel Index, postural assessment scale for stroke patients [PASS], functional ambulation classification [FAC]). We conducted a total of 64 evaluations (one to four by patient). In 18 out of 39 (46%) patients, we found an occurrence of claw toes. In 15 out of 18 (83%) patients, who regained average functional capacities, its onset took place before the end of the third month post-stroke (Barthel: 30-70, PASS: 15-33, FAC: 3-4) and it was significantly linked to equinus and/or varus foot (p<0.0001). The occurrence of claw toes in hemiplegic patients is common and happens early on post-stroke. Equinus and/or varus foot and average...Continue Reading
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