Mov Disord January 2025 PMID 39629752

Clinical Outcome Assessments for Spasticity: Review, Critique, and Recommendations.

Ota Gal, Marjolaine Baude, Thierry Deltombe, Alberto Esquenazi, Jean-Michel Gracies, Martina Hoskovcova, Carmen Rodriguez-Blazquez, Raymond Rosales, Lalith Satkunam, Jörg Wissel, Tiago Mestre, Álvaro Sánchez-Ferro, Matej Skorvanek, Michelle Hyczy de Siqueira Tosin, Robert Jech

Mentions

5
Peak: 2 in Dec 2024
across 3 sources since Dec 2024

Extended reach

22,242
potential audience

Total likes

11

Video views

198

Mentions per month

Dec 2024 – Jan 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter2 posts
  • Facebook2 posts
  • YouTube1 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The posts highlight the importance of adopting the Tardieu Scale as the standard for assessing spastic paresis, with phrases like 'gold standard' and 'caveat-free recommendation' reflecting strong support and recognition of its value. The tone indicates a professional interest in refining assessment practices, underscoring the potential influence of the publication on clinical standards.

AgreementStrong agreement

The discussions strongly support the review’s emphasis on standardizing assessment tools, particularly endorsing the Tardieu Scale as a gold standard.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, focusing on specific tools like the Tardieu Scale and its role in clarifying the condition, but do not delve into broad implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments demonstrate some level of engagement through referencing specific scales and guidelines, indicating a basic understanding and interest in clinical assessment improvements.

ImpactHigh impact

The focus on standardizing terminology and clinical tools suggests these discussions could influence future research practices and clinical assessments, indicating a significant potential impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This review evaluates the quality of clinical tools used to measure spasticity, a muscle overactivity often seen in patients with nerve pathway disruptions, aiming to improve their assessment and treatment.
  • Out of 72 tools examined, only the Tardieu Scale is strongly recommended for clinicians, along with two patient-reported outcome measures, though some tools focusing on muscle tone were excluded for not aligning with the specific definition of spasticity.
  • The review emphasizes the need for consistent terminology to better assess and treat spasticity across different conditions.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Movement Disorders Journal
@MDJ_Journal · X

New scoping review urges clinicians and researchers to use Tardieu Scale terminology on spastic paresis as the gold standard to help clarify a commonly misunderstood condition. @movedisorder #Spasticity #COA https://t.co/7hB4fNg7jH

Dec 17, 2024 · 1 like · 4,993 followers View post →
MDS
@movedisorder · X

Answer: D. A newly published review by MDS’s COA SciEval Committee and Spasticity Study Group found that only the Tardieu Scale met criteria for caveat-free recommendation. The MSSS-88 and S-NRS apply to patient-reported outcomes. @MDJ_Journal https://t.co/qOts1PcIab https://t.co/ulIvhkw0ho

Dec 17, 2024 · 17,051 followers View post →

All mentions

Movement Disorders Journal
@MDJ_Journal · X

New scoping review urges clinicians and researchers to use Tardieu Scale terminology on spastic paresis as the gold standard to help clarify a commonly misunderstood condition. @movedisorder #Spasticity #COA https://t.co/7hB4fNg7jH

Dec 17, 2024 · 1 like · 4,993 followers View post →
MDS
@movedisorder · X

Answer: D. A newly published review by MDS’s COA SciEval Committee and Spasticity Study Group found that only the Tardieu Scale met criteria for caveat-free recommendation. The MSSS-88 and S-NRS apply to patient-reported outcomes. @MDJ_Journal https://t.co/qOts1PcIab https://t.co/ulIvhkw0ho

Dec 17, 2024 · 17,051 followers View post →