RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Hemiplegic shoulder pain: a common clinical consequence of stroke
JF Practical Neurology
JO Pract Neurol
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP 88
OP 91
DO 10.1136/practneurol-2013-000606
VO 14
IS 2
A1 Ilke Coskun Benlidayi
A1 Sibel Basaran
YR 2014
UL http://pn.bmj.com/content/14/2/88.abstract
AB Hemiplegic shoulder pain is common in stroke survivors, developing in up to 54% of patients. The underlying mechanisms include soft tissue lesions, impaired motor function and central nervous system-related phenomena. Hemiplegic shoulder pain has many underlying causes and is challenging to manage, requiring a team approach, including physicians, therapists and caregivers. The management strategy must target the underlying causes. Preventative measures, such as positioning and handling, can reduce the risk of developing hemiplegic shoulder pain. We have reviewed the literature on hemiplegic shoulder pain, and used this to categorise the underlying mechanisms, and to explore the best management strategies.