Date of Award
Summer 1992
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Biomedical Engineering
Abstract
Many treatment procedures exist which improve stability and control of the limbs in patients with cerebral palsy. For example, surgical intervention may provide improved wrist control and appearance as long as the patient is properly selected. Age, IQ, motivation and the motor function of the wrist are some of the criteria for patient selection. Researchers have been trying to provide an objective measure of muscle spasticity. Such measures could help to more clearly define the functional performance of the wrist joint. Objective measurements can also aid in the selection of patients and surgical methods, and therefore increase the chances of successful surgeries. Statistical tests were used in this study to test parameters of wrist spasticity. Passive and active motion of wrist spasticity studies in patients with cerebral palsy before and after surgery were analyzed and compared to a control group. Different surgical treatment procedures for the wrist joint were also compared.
Recommended Citation
Mohammad, Mohammad Abdul-Jaleel, "Active and Passive Motion Analysis of Wrist Spasticity using Statistical Procedures" (1992). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 4642.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/4642