Spastic disorders
Spastic disorders: Introduction
Disorders characterized by spasms or tightening of the muscles causing stiffness and tightness of the muscles. Spasticity can affect movement, walking and speech and can vary from mild stiffness to severe, painful muscle spasms. Spastic disorders are associated with conditions such as cerebral palsy, spastic paralysis, brain injury and multiple sclerosis.
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- SPASTICITY
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- MYOCLONUS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- Myoclonus
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Myoclonus
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Myoclonus
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Myoclonus
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Myoclonus
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- MYOCLONUS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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