The Root-Ely Modified Test of Rectus Femoris Spasticity Has Reliability in Individuals with Cerebral Palsy

ConclusionThe Root-Ely 5-point scale has acceptable intra- and inter-rater reliability in pediatric individuals with CP among experienced clinicians. The Root-Ely test allows experienced clinicians to reliably quantify severity of RF spasticity and may give orthopaedic surgeons a clinical tool to better  predict ideal candidates for RF transfers in individuals with CP in order to improve stiff-knee gait.
Source: HSS Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research