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What changes are seen in the gait pattern after a stroke with resultant hemiplegia?
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Prolonged stance phase (double limb support)
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What foot/ankle deformity commonly occurs after a stroke?
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Equinovarus foot
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What is the first-line treatment option?
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Splint and physical therapy
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What type of ankle-foot orthosis (AFO)
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One that enables dorsiflexion
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is appropriate during the recovery period?
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One that has a plantar flexion stop
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ln what direction does muscle function generally return after a stroke?
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Proximal to distal
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What is the best physical exam predictor of ambulation recovery after acquired brain injury?
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Balance
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lf equinus persists after 6 to months, then what procedure should be undertaken?
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Achilles tendon lengthening
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What tendon transfer can improve foot and ankle function? Why? What is it particularly indicated for?
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Split anterior tibial tendon transfer (SPLATT)
Because anmerior tibial tendon is generally spastic Indicated for dynamic varus |
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What is the problem with performing a posterior tibial (PT) tendon transfer for foot drop?
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PT tendon is out of phase with dorsiflexion
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