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A case report on intensive, robot-assisted rehabilitation program for brainstem radionecrosis.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.
- Systematization of rehabilitation interventions for neuro-oncological patients using international classification of health interventions: a scoping review.Journal of rehabilitation medicine · 2024Article
- Overview of the role of robots in upper limb disabilities rehabilitation: a scoping review.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2023Article
- A narrative review of the use of a cutting-edge virtual reality rehabilitation technology in neurological and neuropsychological rehabilitation.NeuroRehabilitation · 2023Review
- Telerehabilitation for upper limb disabilities: a scoping review on functions, outcomes, and evaluation methods.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionRadiotherapy is a valid treatment option for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. However, complications can occur following irradiation of the closest anatomical structures, including brainstem radionecrosis (BRN). The rehabilitation is poorly described in patients with BRN, despite its usefulness in improving functional independence in patients with brain tumors. We aimed at testing the usefulness of intensive, robot-assisted neurorehabilitation program to improve functional independence in a 57-year-old male with BRN. PATIENT CONCERNS: A 57-year-old male diagnosed with a nasopharyngeal carcinoma, received a radiation total dose of 72 Gy. Owing to the appearance of a severe symptomatology characterized by dysphagia, hearing loss, and left sided hemiparesis, the patient was hospitalized to be provided with intensive pharmacological and neurorehabilitation treatment. DIAGNOSIS: Follow-up brain magnetic resonance imaging disclosed no residual cancer, but some brainstem lesions compatible with BRN areas were appreciable.
interventionThe patient underwent a 2-month conventional, respiratory, and speech therapy. Given that the patient only mildly improved, he was provided with intensive robot-aided upper limb and gait training and virtual reality-based cognitive rehabilitation for other 2 months. OUTCOMES: The patient reported a significant improvement in functional independence, spasticity, cognitive impairment degree, and balance.
conclusionOur case suggests the usefulness of neurorobotic intensive rehabilitation in BRN to reduce functional disability. Future studies should investigate whether an earlier, even multidisciplinary rehabilitative treatment could lead to better functional outcome in patients with BRN.
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