1 Introduction Subacute combined degeneration (SCD) is a rapidly progressive myelopathy with a constellation of neurologic deficits, including progressive sensory abnormalities in the vibratory and proprioceptive domains, ascending paresthesias, gait…
1 Introduction Syndrome of the trephined also called “sinking skin flap syndrome” is a rare and late complication of the craniectomy. It appears in the weeks or months (3 months…
1 Introduction Approximately, 1.4 million traumatic brain injuries occur each year in the United States. Among these incidents, 1.1 million result in emergency department visits, 235,000 result in hospitalizations and 50,000 result…
Abstract Objective We created a tool for assessing physical activity (PA), the Acti’MET ® calculator, to quickly estimate weekly energy expenditure. This study aimed to assess the metrological properties of…
We read with interest the correspondence by Palamar et al. regarding our previously published study. We are grateful for the proposed discussion. The authors raise interesting challenges with regard to…
Dear Editor: we read with interest the article in this journal by Michel et al. . The authors aimed to devise a clinical assessment score for diagnosis of piriformis muscle…
Dear Editor: it is common to talk about patients with acquired brain injury (ABI) and their families without taking into account their complex and diverse previous histories and the links…
Abstract Background and purpose The ability to rise from a chair to reach a standing position is impaired after stroke. This paper aims to review for the first time the…
Abstract This position paper introduces an assessment method using staged calculation of coefficients of impairment in spastic paresis, with its rationale and proposed use. The syndrome of deforming spastic paresis…
Abstract Background The main French language scales evaluating functioning after lower-limb amputation have not undergone exhaustive psychometric validation. Objective A transcultural validation of the Special Interest Group in Amputee Medicine…
