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Spasticity, Rigidity, and Other Motor Symptoms in Neurodegenerative Disorders Zoltan Mari, MD Ruvo Family Chair & Director, Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders Program Clinical Professor of Neurology, University of Nevada Adjunct Associate Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University Hypertonias OUTLINE Definitions and classifications of increased muscle tone (hypertonias) Evaluation and management of hypertonias: Properly identify and diagnose the etiology/nature of hypertonia – a vignette Physical therapy Pharmacotherapy Chemodenervation: Phenol/ethanol Botulinum toxins Surgery DISCLOSURES No speaker bureau activity in the past 12 months Institutionally awarded research support from: NIH, PF, MJFF, Eli Lilly, Cerevel, Amneal, NeuroDerm Consulting fees from: GB Sciences, Biogen, GKC, Acadia, Elsevier Hypertonias 1 Definitions • Spasticity: Caused by lesions in the pyramidal tract (i.e. upper motor neurons) such the corticospinal tract MS MSA (MSA may cause cerebellar pathology [MSA-C] leading to hypo-, not hypertonia, but it may well cause pathology affecting long tracts [corticospinal included] leading to spasticity Stroke Spinal cord compression Motor neuron disease Weakness usually present More resistance in one direction the other direction More tone in initial part of movement – “Clasp knife spasticity” It is velocity dependent (i.e. more noticeable with fast movements) • Rigidity: Seen in extrapyramidal disorders (i.e. Parkinson’s), often implicating the rubrospinal or vestibulospinal tracts Subtypes include: Cog wheel rigidity (Parkinson’s) – Tremor superimposed on this hypertonia that results in intermittent increase in tone during the movement. Lead pipe rigidity (neuroleptic malignant syndrome, Parkinsonism-hyperpyrexia syndrome or less commonly stiff man syndrome) – Uniform increase in tone Same resistance in all directions Not velocity dependent – does not vary with speed of movement of muscle groups involved • Dystonia: Sustained or repetitive involuntary muscle contractions resulting in twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal fixed postures – common in PD • Paratonia (Gegenhalten): Inability to relax muscles during muscle tone assessment Oppositional paratonia ("gegenhalten"): subjects involuntarily resist to passive movements – usually seen in cases of dementing disorders and/or frontal pathology Facilitatory paratonia ("mitgehen"): subjects involuntary assist passive movements (does not represent hypertonia – only mentioned here for completeness) Hypertonias Vignette • 70 years old gentleman • History significant for advanced PD (diagnosed in 2013, DaTscan in 2018 showed profound ioflupane uptake loss, taking 250 mg levodopa 7x/day), severe spinal stenosis (multiple surgeries, significant spinal cord impingement with signal changes) • In addition, his PD presentation included what was believed to be dystonias • Currently c/o of episodic, extremely severe stiffening of muscles in both LEs, as well as lumbar paraspinal musculature These contractions are reported to be “extremely painful” No clear relationship between C/L dosing and the timing of these episodes The episodes are getting worse over the years Hypertonias 2 Personal kinetograph (PKG) analysis performed, to identify C/L response While there is C/L response, the patient remains under-medicated Increased PTI signals significant immobility Lack of dyskinesias rules out the possibility of ON-dystonias as a possible source of hypertonia, but OFF-dystonia remains possible While the patient seems under- treated, a pure OFF-rigidity or dystonia cause is unlikely Hypertonias Vignette Summary • Multiple contributors to hypertonia simultaneously possible • Timing to C/L dosing can inform about dopaminergic mechanisms – OFF dystonia is often painful, whereas rigidity usually isn’t • Spasticity is probably a contributor, however, unlikely to be prominently episodic • PKG analysis confirmed some C/L related variation in motor speed • Further effort may include: Additional C/L could confirm a primarily dopaminergic source – if episodes improve – a deterrent is the already very high daily C/L dose + the lack of a clear result from previous similar attempts to increase C/L A (diagnostically) even better alternative is the use of “rescue” (rapid acting parenteral) dopamine options BoNT injections – a limitation being the overall size of affected muscles PT may be limited due to the prominently episodic nature of the hypertonia SPS may be considered (anti-GAD65 testing) Hypertonias 3 Negative Clinical Aspects of Hypertonia • Interferes with mobility, exercise, and joint range of motion • Interferes with activities of daily living • Causes pain (see Vignette) • Makes patient care more difficult, including ADLs, transfers, basic care • Causes sleep disturbance • As demonstrated in the vignette, the exact source/etiology of hypertonia may be confusing, ambiguous, and/or multi-factorial • Interference with ambulatory abilities Hypertonias Positive Clinical Aspects of Hypertonia • Maintains muscle tone • May counter (flaccid) weakness • Helps support circulatory function • May prevent formation of deep vein thrombosis • May assist in activities of daily living • May assist in maintaining erect posture • May assist in gait Hypertonias 4 Mechanical Contracture vs Hypertonia Mechanical (not active muscle) Hypertonia (active muscle) • Fixed • Dynamic • Tendon and/or ligament • Slow stretch • Charcot joint • Palpable antagonistic • Heterotopic ossification muscle action • Increased reflexes Most often, both mechanical and muscle factors Hypertonias Assessing Hypertonia • History • Neurological examination • Measurement tools Hypertonias 5 Key Questions in History • Location? • Time of day, aggravating/alleviating factors? (diary) • Painful spasms? • Functional limitations? • Need for extensor tone in legs for standing? Hypertonias Neurological Examination • Standard musculoskeletal examination including range of motion (may be measured with a goniometer) • Detailed neurologic examination • Clonus • Tone measures (eg, Ashworth scale) Hypertonias 6 Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) • 0 = Normal tone • 1 = Slight “catch” • 1+ = Significant “catch” • 2 = Mild, limb moves easily • 3 = Moderate, passive range of movement difficult • 4 = Severe, rigid limb Hypertonias Quantitative Evaluation • Gait lab with surface electromyography (mostly research use) • Fugl-Meyer test for upper-limb dexterity Hypertonias For educational purposes only. 7 What Is Meaningful Function? Passive Function Active Function • Increased ROM • Improved upper limb use: • Improved positioning Reaching, grasping, releasing • Increased ease of hygiene • Improved mobility • Improved cosmesis • Improved gait • Decreased spasm frequency • Decreased energy • Improved orthotic fit expenditure • Decreased pain ROM = range of motion. Brin M. Muscle Nerve. 1997;20:s208. Hypertonias Goal Attainment Scales (GAS) • Select 2 SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-frame) goals with patient -2 did not achieve by a lot -1 did not achieve by a little 0 achieved +1 exceeded by a little +2 exceeded by a lot Hypertonias 8 Spectrum of Care for Management of Hypertonias Intrathecal Prevent Baclofen Nociception Therapy Rehabilitation Oral Therapy Drugs Patient Orthopedic Injection Treatment Therapy Neurosurgery Hypertonias Treatment Paradigms “Old School” “New School” • Stepwise approach • Generalized vs localized • • Modalities Acute vs chronic • Patient-specific analysis of • Medications side effects • Injections • Mix and match therapies • Tendon surgery early • Nerve ablation • Consider multiple simultaneous etiologies and localizations Hypertonias 9 Simplified Treatment Algorithm for Hypertonias Treat Underlying Disease/Specific Etiology PT/OT Medical Treatments Surgical Treatments Stretch/Splint Oral Medications Myelotomy Dorsal Rhizotomy Positioning Chemodenervation: -BoNT Injections Other Surgeries Other Modalities -Phenol/Ethanol (Tendon Transposition, etc) Intrathecal Baclofen Hypertonias Oral Medications (1) • Baclofen Binds GABA-b receptors Side effects—weakness, lethargy, rebound seizures—if stopped abruptly GABA = gamma-aminobutyric acid. Hypertonias 10 Oral Medications (2) • Dantrolene Blocks Ca++ channels in muscle No CNS effects, but causes significant weakness Hepatic dysfunction rare CNS = central nervous system. Hypertonias Oral Medications (3) • Tizanidine (TIZ) Alpha-2 agonist Side effects: Lethargy, orthostasis, dry mouth Inferior to BoNT in head-to-head placebo- controlled trial (Simpson) BoNT = botulinum toxin. Simpson et al. J Neurol Neurosurg Psych. 2009;80:380-385. Hypertonias 11 Oral Medications (4) • Diazepam Enhances GABA through benzodiazepine receptors in brain Rapid development of tolerance Side effects: Drowsiness, delirium, abuse potential, withdrawal seizures Hypertonias Cannabinoids • THC and CBD • Cochrane analysis reviewed 38 papers—only 6 were RCTs. • Nonsignificant improvements in 6-minute walk and MAS scores, but significant subject improvement. • Med legalization CBD = cannabidiol; THC = tetrahydrocannabinol; RCT = randomized controlled trial. Lakhand S, et al. BMC Neurol. 2009;9:1-6. Hypertonias 12 Intrathecal Baclofen • Generalized spasticity • Not controlled or side effects from oral medications • Delivers approximately 1/50 dose baclofen direct to cerebrospinal fluid • Infinitely programmable • Refill every 3 to 12 months • Mechanical complications Hypertonias Phenol and Alcohol . Causes degeneration of both motor