In tetraplegic patients with cervical spinal cord injuries, how does the frequency and duration of passive upper limb ranging in the hyperacute ICU phase affect the prevention of upper limb contracture?
Abstract
Passive mobilization and electrical stimulation are employed to prevent contractures in tetraplegic patients during the hyperacute phase post-SCI, although precise guidelines on frequency and duration are not well-documented in existing literature.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Spinal Cord Injury Research
Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 11 March 2026
- Language
- EN