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ArticleClinical case reports2026

Impact of Early Mobilization and Rehabilitation on Functional Outcomes Following Craniocerebral Gunshot Injuries.

Md Abdul Alim, Kazi Md Azman Hossain, Sabrina Tina, Mahmuda Akter Akhi, Azharul Islam

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Md Abdul AlimDepartment of Physiotherapy Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) Dhaka Bangladesh.
Kazi Md Azman HossainDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) Jashore Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9764-9174
Sabrina TinaDepartment of Physiotherapy Bangladesh Health Professions Institute (BHPI) Dhaka Bangladesh.
Mahmuda Akter AkhiDepartment of Physiotherapy Bangladesh Health Professions Institute (BHPI) Dhaka Bangladesh.
Azharul IslamDepartment of Physiotherapy Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) Dhaka Bangladesh.

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Abstract

Craniocerebral gunshot injury (CGI) is a severe form of traumatic brain injury associated with profound neurological, cognitive, and functional impairment, often requiring prolonged rehabilitation. We report the case of a 17-year-old boy with a penetrating CGI who presented with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3/15, intracranial hemorrhage, a depressed frontal skull fracture, retained bullet fragments, and complete dependence in activities of daily living. Following neurosurgical stabilization, the patient underwent a structured, multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation program over 12 weeks (48 sessions). The intervention focused on pain management, spasticity control, postural and trunk stabilization, balance and gait training, cognitive stimulation, and task-oriented functional practice. Post-intervention assessments indicated resolution of pain, reduction in muscle tone abnormalities, improved functional independence, progression to assisted ambulation, enhanced cognitive function, and improved health-related quality of life. These findings suggest that structured multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation may be associated with functional improvements after CGI.

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craniocerebral injuriesearly mobilizationgunshot injuriesrehabilitationtraumatic brain injuries

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PMID42078042
PMCPMC13135029

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