Abstract Objective Analyze the epidemiological data on neuropathic pain in spinal cord injury patients and determine the risk factors for its occurrence and chronicity. Method Review and analysis of the…
Abstract Objective To elaborate recommendations regarding neuropathic pain management in spinal cord injury patients. The goal was to evaluate the efficacy of local anesthetic therapeutics including intrathecal or epidural treatments,…
Abstract Objective Study the indications and level of evidence of clinical exams that might be relevant in exploring the causes of neuropathic pain in spinal cord injury patients. Method Literature…
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to determine which preoperative factors might predict the duration of inpatient rehabilitation for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients in the absence of…
Abstract Objective To develop clinical practice guidelines for the identification, evaluation and treatment of chronic neuropathic pain in spinal cord injury patients. Methods and results the methodology was developed by…
Abstract Introduction In the recent literature we can find many articles dealing with upper extremity rehabilitation in stroke patients. New techniques, still under evaluation, are becoming the practical applications for…
Abstract Objective The physiology of urinary continence is complex and the respective role of active and passive mechanisms is still subject to debate. Many different sacral reflexes are involved in…
Abstract Objective Muscle trauma mainly results from sporting activities and accounts for 10 to 55% of sports injuries. However, information on optimal muscle trauma management is scarce. The present study…
Abstract Objectives The goal of early supported discharge (ESD) is to reduce the duration of in-patient care in stroke units (SUs) and to optimize the management of pre- and post-discharge…
Le cinquième séminaire international de la Fédération africaine des techniciens orthoprothésistes (FATO) s’est tenu du 27 au 30 avril 2009, à Hammamet (Tunisie) sur le thème « Handicap et technologies ; analyse de la…
