Prisms to shift pain away: Physiopathological and therapeutic exploration of CRPS with prism adaptation

Apr 20, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Prisms to shift pain away: Physiopathological and therapeutic exploration of CRPS with prism adaptation

Objective Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is an invalidating chronic condition subsequent to peripheral lesions, with frequent therapeutic failure. There is growing consensus for a central contribution to CRPS. However,…

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Management of neuropathic central pain by non-invasive brain stimulation and mirror therapy

Apr 20, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Management of neuropathic central pain by non-invasive brain stimulation and mirror therapy

Objective Central neuropathic pain is common among neurological patients. Drug therapy has high pharmacoresistance and some GABAergic agents can be detrimental to the recovery process. Alternative therapies include neuromodulation techniques,…

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Botulinum toxin prescription in the treatment of spasticity in the neurological rehabilitation service: 2012 to 2015 assessment

Apr 20, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Botulinum toxin prescription in the treatment of spasticity in the neurological rehabilitation service: 2012 to 2015 assessment

Objective Botulinum toxins are often prescribed in aftercare and neurological rehabilitation services. In our hospital, they are exponentially used in the treatment of spasticity. The objective of this study is…

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Percutaneous needle tenotomy in the treatment of neuro-orthopedic complications of upper limb related to central nervous system impairment: Open study on 12 patients

Apr 20, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Percutaneous needle tenotomy in the treatment of neuro-orthopedic complications of upper limb related to central nervous system impairment: Open study on 12 patients

Objective The musculotendinous retractions are common complications of central neurological damage with consequences for comfort and function. Treatment of uncomfortable retractions is often surgical, mainly based on tendon gestures. The…

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Effectiveness of intramuscular injections of botulinum toxin in the treatment of disabling cerebellar tremor of the hand

Apr 20, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Effectiveness of intramuscular injections of botulinum toxin in the treatment of disabling cerebellar tremor of the hand

Objective Hypermetric tremors, i.e. of cerebellar origin (essential tremor, cerebellar stroke or tumor, multiple sclerosis, hereditary spinocerebellar ataxias), directly relate to iterative hypermetria by delayed antagonist correction at each movement…

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Plastic changes in spinal synaptic transmission following botulinum toxin A in post-stroke spastic patients

Apr 20, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Plastic changes in spinal synaptic transmission following botulinum toxin A in post-stroke spastic patients

Objective The therapeutic effects of intramuscular injections of botulinum toxin-type A on spasticity can be largely explained by its blocking action at the neuromuscular junction. BTx-A is assumed also to…

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Assessment of intrathecal baclofen pump malfunction: A new algorithm including nuclear medicine investigation

Apr 20, 2017 by in PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Comments Off on Assessment of intrathecal baclofen pump malfunction: A new algorithm including nuclear medicine investigation

Opinion/Feedback Intrathecal baclofen is now an admitted treatment of generalized and disabling spasticity. Technical incidents of the device remain frequent, mainly due to catheter problems. Consequences can be abrupt with…

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