Furthermore, splints and braces can be used to support limbs and joints to prevent or treat complications such as contractures and spasticity. The rehabilitation healthcare team should also educate the patient and their family on common stroke symptoms and how to manage an onset of stroke. Continuing follow-up with a physician is essential so that the physician may monitor medication dosage and risk factors. Epidemiology
It is estimated that lacunar infarcts account for 25% of all ischemic strokes, with an annual incidence of approximately 15 per 100,000 people. They may be more frequent in men and in people of African, Mexican, and Hong Kong Chinese descent. References


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Acephaly (in Greek: a = without / képhalê = head) is a term used to define:

In medicine:
in forensic medicine: a decapitated corpse whose head has not been found
Twin reversed arterial perfusion
an animal without a head. For example:
Great scallop
Maggot, the larva of the fly
a relatively complete sculpture, the head of which has not been found. For example:
Winged Victory of Samothrace
Venus of Arles
Commons:Category:Headless statues