13th World Congress for Neurorehabilitation 2024

13th WORLD CONGRESS FOR NEUROREHABILITATION

To pump or not to pump? An evaluation using temporary intrathecal device coupled with goal attainment scaling to assess the indication and predict outcome of intrathecal baclofen therapy

Spasticity

Poster walk 2

Poster presentation

Diagnostic nerve blocks. A retrospective analysis of 2020-2022

Poster walk 1 & welcome reception

Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to identify spastic muscles via ultrasound examination and use the modified Heckmatt scale in the process. Furthermore they will be able to identify the nerve in the spastic muscle and acquire strategies to enhance ergonomics to help enhance visualization of the spastic muscle. CanMEDS roles Collaborator,
Professional Target Groups Neurologists, 
Physiatrists, 
Medical Students

Accredited programme

Meeting room 3

Use of ultrasound in spasticity management: from assessment of muscle architectural changes, identification of nerves and to optimize botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) treatment

Workshop

Unaccredited programme

Exhibition hall A & B

Poster walk

Dr Stefano Carda

Chair

Speaker

Further involvements