Alterações na cinemática angular da marcha de pacientes hemiparéticos após Acidente Vascular Encefálico / Changes in gait angular kinematics of hemiparetic patients After Cerebrovascular Accident

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar as alterações na cinemática angular da marcha de adultos com hemiparesia após acidente vascular encefálico (AVE). A amostra foi composta por 17 pacientes pós-AVE; e, para a avaliação da marcha, foi utilizado um sistema de captura da trajetória tridimensional da marcha. Quanto aos membros sadio e afetado, as variáveis estudadas foram: velocidade, ângulos máximos de flexão e extensão do quadril e joelho. Para as comparações entre os membros, foi utilizado o teste t pareado; e, para as comparações com valores normais, o teste t para uma amostra, considerando, como critério de decisão, o nível de significância p ≤ 0,05. Os resultados demonstraram, na comparação entre os membros, diferenças significantes na flexão (0,001) e extensão de joelho (0,05). Já na comparação entre o membro afetado e o sadio, destaca-se a diferença significante das angulações de flexão de joelho (<0,000) e extensão de quadril (0,004). Os pacientes com hemiparesia pós-AVE apresentam alterações na cinemática angular da marcha quando comparado o membro afetado com o sadio e com os valores da normalidade. Observou se um padrão de marcha predominantemente flexor, com grande variabilidade entre os pacientes avaliados.

This study aimed to analyze changes in gait angular kinematics of adults with hemiparesis after cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The sample consisted of 17 post- cerebrovascular accident (CVA) patients; and, for gait evaluation, it used a three-dimensional gait trajectory capture system. As for healthy and affected limbs, the variables studied were: speed, maximum angles of flexion, and extension of the hip and knee. For the comparisons between the members, the study used the t-paired test; and, for comparisons with normal values, it used the t test for a sample, whereas, as a decision criterion, the significance level p ≤ 0.05. The results showed, in the comparison between the limbs, significant differences in flexion (0.001) and knee extension (0.05). In the comparison between the affected limb and the healthy one, there is a significant difference in knee flexion angles (<0.000) and hip extension (0.004). Patients with post-CVA hemiparesis present changes in gait angular kinematics when the affected limb is compared with the healthy limb and with normal values. The study observed a predominantly flexor gait pattern, with a considerable variability among the evaluated patients.

Persistence of traumatic infantile hemiparesis in an adult - A rare case report

Hemiplegia is the physical manifestation of an injury to a specific area of the brain that controls motor function. Hemiplegia may develop suddenly, or evolve over days, weeks or months. Hemiparesis/ hemiplegia is rare in children. It causes significant mortality and morbidity. Infections are an important cause of neurological deficit, in the developing countries. Once the injury has occurred, the symptoms should not worsen. However, because of lack of mobility, other complications can occur. Complications may include muscle and joint stiffness, and shortening of limbs. The term acute infantile hemiplegia denotes certain cases of hemiplegia of sudden onset in children, of a few weeks to 6 or more years of age. The outcome may be fatal; or there may be permanent hemiplegia with mental impairment. There may be slow partial recovery; or rapid and complete recovery. We herewith present a 35 old male, who presented with seizures. 15 years ago he sustained head injury as he fell down from a tree. He was diagnosed with subdural hematoma and was evacuated through craniotomy, after which he developed residual right hemiparesis. The right hemiparesisis was still persisting as residual hemiparesis on right side with shortening of limbs. A diagnosis of Post traumatic Infantile hemiparesis on right side was made.

Descripción de la discapacidad y sus determinantes en personas con hemiparesia/hemiplejia del suroccidente de Colombia / Description of disability and its determinants in people with hemiparesia/hemiplegia in southwestern of Colombia / Descrição da deficiência e seus determinantes em pessoas com hemiparesia/hemiplegia do sul ocidente da Colômbia

Resumen Objetivo: el propósito del estudio fue conocer el grado de discapacidad y sus determinantes socioeconómicos, clínicos y de acceso a los servicios de salud y rehabilitación en personas con hemiplejía o hemiparesia en la ciudad de Popayán, Cauca. Metodología: estudio descriptivo, correlacional y transversal. Participaron 52 personas mayores de edad, con hemiplejia o hemiparesia. Se aplicó el cuestionario de evaluación de la discapacidad WHODAS 2.0. Resultados: El 100 % de las personas estudiadas tiene discapacidad, el promedio total de discapacidad fue de 44,7 %, correspondiente a discapacidad moderada. Los participantes mostraron dificultades en todos los dominios de funcionamiento, con dificultad moderada en los dominios cognición, cuidado personal, actividades cotidianas y dificultad severa para movilidad y participación. Conclusión: la hemiparesia y hemiplejia provocan discapacidad en diferentes grados de severidad, determinada por el estado patológico y la interacción e influencia de múltiples factores socioeconómicos, clínicos y de acceso a los servicios de salud y rehabilitación.

Abstract Objective: The purpose of the study was to determine the degree of disability and its socioeconomic and clinical determinants as well as the access to health and rehabilitation services in people with hemiplegia or hemiparesis in the city of Popayán, Cauca, Colombia. Methodology: descriptive, correlational and cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 52 people of legal age, with a diagnosis of hemiplegia or hemiparesis. The WHODAS 2.0 disability assessment questionnaire was applied. Results: A hundred percent of the people studied had a disability, and the disability average total was 44.7%, corresponding to moderate disability. The participants showed difficulties in all domains of functioning, with moderate difficulty in the cognition, personal care and daily activities domains, and severe difficulty with mobility and participation. Conclusions: Hemiparesis and hemiplegia cause disability in different degrees of severity determined by the pathological state and the interaction and the influence of multiple socioeconomic, clinical factors and access to health and rehabilitation services.

Resumo Objetivo: o propósito do estudo foi conhecer o grau de deficiência e seus determinantes socioeconômicos, clínicos e de aceso aos serviços de saúde e reabilitação em pessoas com hemiplegia ou hemiparesia na cidade de Popayán, Cauca. Metodologia: estudo descritivo, correlacional e transversal. Participaram 52 pessoas maiores de idade, com hemiplegia ou hemiparesia. Aplicou-se o questionário de avaliação da deferência WHODAS 2.0. Resultados: O 100 % das pessoas estudadas tem deficiência, a média total de deficiência foi de 44,7 %, correspondente à deficiência moderada. Os participantes amostraram dificuldades em todos os domínios de funcionamento, com dificuldade moderada nos domínios cognição, cuidado pessoal, atividades cotidianas e dificuldade severa para mobilidade e participação. Conclusão: a hemiparesia e hemiplegia provocam deficiência em diferentes graus de severidade, determinada pelo estado patológico e a interação e influência de múltiplos fatores socioeconômicos, clínicos e de aceso aos serviços de saúde e reabilitação.

Alterações na cinemática da marcha hemiparética: um estudo comparativo / Changes in the kinematics of hemiparetic gait: a comparative study

O objetivo principal deste estudo foi analisar as alterações da marcha de adultos com hemiparesia após acidente vascular encefálico (AVE) e comparar com sujeitos saudáveis. A amostra foi composta por 14 participantes do grupo AVE e 14 participantes pareados do grupo-controle (CON). Foi realizada uma análise tridimensional da marcha mediante um sistema de cinemetria. Os parâmetros analisados foram a velocidade, o comprimento da passada, a largura da passada, a cadência e o tempo da passada, sendo utilizado o teste t independente para as comparações entre os grupos e considerando p < 0,05 como critério de decisão. Os participantes do grupo AVE apresentaram valores médios significantemente inferiores em todos os parâmetros analisados. Além disso, os pacientes do grupo AVE também tiveram valores muito inferiores quando comparados aos de outros estudos com pacientes pós-AVE, possivelmente devido ao curto período entre o AVE (média de 14,14 meses) e a avaliação da marcha.

The main objective of this study was to analyze the gait alterations of adults with hemiparesis after cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and compare it with healthy subjects. The sample consisted of 14 participants from the stroke group and 14 matched participants from the control group (CON). A three-dimensional gait analysis was performed using a kinemetry system. The parameters analyzed were velocity, stride length, stride width, cadence, and stride time, using the independent t test for comparisons between groups and considering p < 0.05 as a decision criterion. Participants in the stroke group had significantly lower mean values in all analyzed parameters. In addition, patients in the CVA group also had much lower values when compared to other studies with post-CVA patients, possibly due to the short period between the CVA (mean of 14.14 months) and the gait assessment.

A influência de atividades de dupla tarefa na cinemática da marcha de indivíduos com hemiparesia espástica / The influence of dual task activities in the gait kinematics of individuals with spastic hemiparesis

Objetivo: analisar a influência de atividades de dupla tarefa na cinemática da marcha de indivíduos com hemiparesia espástica. Metodologia: amostra de 12 indivíduos, com idade entre 30 e 71 anos. Primeiramente, as tarefas simples foram realizadas: marcha simples (tarefa motora), tarefa de fluência verbal (tarefa cognitiva) e tarefa visuoespacial (tarefa cognitiva). Após, as duplas tarefas foram realizadas, onde foi realizada a marcha ao mesmo tempo das tarefas cognitivas. Para a avaliação da marcha, foi utilizado um sistema de captura da trajetória tridimensional da marcha e as variáveis estudadas foram cadência, velocidade, comprimento da passada, largura do passo, tempo da passada, apoio simples e apoio duplo. Para a análise dos resultados utilizou-se estatística descritiva, o teste t pareado e o teste de Correlação de Pearson (p<0,05). Resultados: na comparação com a marcha simples, durante as atividades de dupla tarefa os indivíduos apresentarem piores resultados nas variáveis cinemáticas da marcha. Durante a dupla tarefa de fluência verbal, as principais diferenças quando comparado com a marcha simples foram: velocidade, cadência, o tempo da passada, comprimento da passada e apoio simples. Já a dupla tarefa cognitiva visuoespacial demonstrou as principais diferenças na: velocidade, comprimento da passada e apoio simples. Houve correlação forte e significativa do Mini Exame do Estado Mental com a tarefa de fluência verbal simples e com a dupla tarefa; assim como para a tarefa visuoespacial simples e na dupla tarefa. Conclusão: conclui-se que ocorreu alteração em alguns parâmetros cinemáticos da marcha quando associado à dupla tarefa, com maior influência negativa da tarefa cognitiva de fluência verbal quando comparadas com a visuoespacial.

Objective: o analyze the influence of dual task activities on gait's kinematics in individuals with plastic hemiparesis. Methodology: included 12 individuals, aged between 30 and 71 years old. Firstly, simple tasks were performed: simple gait (motor task), verbal fluency task (cognitive task) and visuospatial task (cognitive task). Afterwards, the dual tasks were performed, where the gait was performed at the same time as the cognitive tasks. For gait assessment, a three-dimensional gait trajectory capture system was used and the variables studied were cadence, velocity, stride length, stride width, stride time, single support and double support. Descriptive statistics, paired t-test and Pearson's correlation test were used to analyze the results (p<0.05). Results: in comparison with single gait, during dual task activities, individuals showed worse results in gait's kinematic variables. During the dual task of verbal fluency and gait, the main differences when compared to simple gait were: velocity, cadence, stride time, stride length and simple support. Already visual-spatial cognitive task and gait demonstrated the main differences in: velocity stride length, simple support. There was a strong and significant correlation between Mini Mental State Examination with the simple verbal fluency task and with the double task; as well as for the simple visuospatial task and with the double task. Conclusion: it was concluded that modifications on some gait's kinematic parameters of gait occurred when associated with the double task, with a greater negative influence of the cognitive task of verbal fluency when compared with the visuospatial task.

Brain-Computer Interfaces for upper limb motor rehabilitation of stroke patients / Interfaces Cerebro-Computadora para la Rehabilitación Motora de Miembro Superior de Pacientes con Enfermedad Vascular Cerebral

Abstract Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) decode users' intentions from the central nervous system and could be applied for upper limb motor rehabilitation of patients that have suffered stroke, one of the main causes of disability worldwide. Despite that research groups have reported the efficacy of these systems, a consensus has not yet been reached regarding their true potential. For this reason, a review of up-to-date assessments of BCI for upper limb stroke rehabilitation is presented from the perspective of analyzing common and different design variables presented across studies. Clinical and pilot studies with a control group were included in the review. Most BCI interventions assessments were performed with robotic assistive devices as feedback, followed by neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and visual feedbacks. Compared to other experimental interventions, the effects of a BCI intervention have been reported in a low number of patients. In addition, high variability between studies' designs such as stroke etiology and interventions' duration, do not allow to assess the potential of BCI for stroke rehabilitation. However, a trend towards significant rehabilitation outcomes with BCI systems can be highlighted, encouraging research groups to better coordinate in order to make valuable contributions to the field.

Resumen Las interfaces cerebro-computadora (BCI) decodifican del sistema nervioso central las intenciones de los usuarios, y pueden ser aplicadas para la rehabilitación motora del miembro superior de pacientes con enfermedad vascular cerebral (EVC), una de las principales causas de discapacidad a nivel mundial. A pesar de que diversos grupos han reportado la eficacia de estos sistemas, no se ha logrado un consenso sobre su verdadero potencial. Por esta razón, una revisión de la evaluación reciente de las BCI para rehabilitación del miembro superior en la EVC es presentado desde la perspectiva de analizar diferencias y similitudes entre las variables reportadas en los estudios. En la esta revisión se incluyeron estudios clínicos y pilotos con un grupo control. La mayor parte de los estudios utilizaron sistemas robóticos como retroalimentación, seguido por estimulación eléctrica neuromuscular y retroalimentación visual. En comparación con otras terapias experimentales, los efectos de intervenciones con BCI se han reportado en pocos pacientes. Además, la alta variabilidad en el diseño de los estudios, como la etiología de la EVC y la duración de las intervenciones, no permiten comparar los efectos de las terapias BCI. Sin embargo, se puede resaltar una tendencia hacia recuperaciones motoras significativas con BCI, motivando a grupos de investigación a coordinarse de mejor forma para continuar realizando contribuciones al campo.

Rehabilitación física de los pacientes con accidente vascular cerebral diagnosticados con hemiparesia / Physical rehabilitation of patients with cerebral vascular accident diagnosed with hemiparesis

Introduction: The present investigation arises from the insufficiencies in the physical rehabilitation of the hemiparesic patients of the orthopedic center of Viana, in many cases, determined by the low preparation of the physiotherapists for the use of the physical exercises with therapeutic aims. Objective: To elaborate a set of therapeutic physical exercises to favor the physical rehabilitation of patients diagnosed with hemiparesis. Methods: To develop the present investigation, the following methods were used: analytical-synthetic, hypothetical-deductive, inductive-deductive and systemic-structural-functional; and as empirical methods were used document analysis, observation, the Tinetti test and the experiment, which were supported by the survey and interview techniques, as well as by the statistical-mathematical empirical frequency distribution method. Conclusions: The correct selection, dosage and application of the physical therapeutic exercises allowed favoring the physical rehabilitation of two patients diagnosed with hemiparesis of the orthopedic center of Viana, results evaluated by the Tinetti test(AU)

Introducción: La presente investigación surge de las insuficiencias en la rehabilitación física de los pacientes hemiparésicos del centro ortopédico de Viana, en muchos casos, determinadas por la baja preparación de los fisioterapeutas para el uso de los ejercicios físicos con fines terapéuticos. Objetivo: Elaborar un conjunto de ejercicios físicos terapéuticos para favorecer la rehabilitación física de los pacientes diagnosticados con hemiparesia. Métodos: Para desarrollar la presente investigación se utilizaron como métodos teóricos los siguientes: analítico-sintético, hipotético-deductivo, inductivo-deductivo y sistémico-estructural-funcional; y como métodos empíricos se utilizaron el análisis de documentos, la observación, la medición, el test de Tinetti y el experimento, que fueron apoyados por las técnicas de encuesta y entrevista, así como por el método estadístico-matemático distribución empírica de frecuencias. La muestra utilizada estuvo constituida por seis pacientes y tres fisioterapeutas del centro ortopédico de Viana, Luanda, Angola. Resultados: Después del diagnóstico inicial, se elaboró el conjunto de ejercicios físicos terapéuticos, el cual se aplicó desde el mes de mayo hasta el mes de noviembre del 2018, donde se aplicó al medición final, que permitió determinar las mejoras en la rehabilitación física de los pacientes diagnosticados con hemiparesia, al mejorar la marcha y el equilibrio Conclusiones: La correcta selección, dosificación y aplicación de los ejercicios físicos terapéuticos permitió favorecer la rehabilitación física dos pacientes diagnosticados con hemiparesia del centro ortopédico de Viana, resultados evaluados mediante el test de Tinetti(AU)

A rare case of ischaemic stroke following cervical spine manipulation in an adolescent girl

Stroke in children is associated with a multitude of risk factors compared to risk factors of adult stroke such as hypertension, diabetes or atherosclerosis. A 15-year adolescent girl presented with acute onset weakness involving right upper and lower limb. She complained of neck pain and fever 2 days before the onset of hemiparesis for which her parents took her to traditional healer who performed neck manipulation after which she developed vomiting, tingling numbness and weakness of right upper and lower limb. There was no history of preceding headache, ear discharge or any other contributory history. Clinical examination revealed Glasgow Come Scale 12/15, power of grade 2/5 in right upper limb and 3/5 in right lower limb, exaggerated deep reflexes, extensor plantar reflex, right sided ptosis and right sided upper motor neuron facial palsy. CT scan brain showed right cerebellar and occipital infarct with posterior inferior cerebellar artery territory involvement. MRI Brain and MR Angiogram showed wedge shaped infarct involving right posterior inferior cerebellum, inferior vermis, ventral aspect of superior medulla, paracentral pons, right cerebral peduncle, tectum of both halves of midbrain with no internal hemorrhage and no vessel abnormality and right vertebral artery was not visualized. Her coagulation profile and cardiac work up were normal. She was treated with antiplatelet drugs, anticoagulants and physiotherapy following which the child gradually improved over a period of one month. In this case, with a positive history of neck manipulation authors can conclude that the etiology of young stroke wasinduced byneck manipulation. This case has been reported to increase awareness about the ill effects of neck manipulation and counsel parents against performing such procedures for children. Early recognition of pediatric stroke is critical for immediate diagnosis, imaging and treatment with better outcomes.

Biomedical system to evaluate pulmonary function in patients with post-stroke hemiparesis / Sistema biomédico para avaliação da função respiratória de pacientes hemiparéticos por acidente vascular encefálico

Abstract Introduction: Stroke is a neurological disorder considered the second major cause of death worldwide, leading to severe respiratory dysfunctions, evident in reduced respiratory muscle strength and the presence of muscle imbalances that directly affect the pulmonary mechanics of these patients. Objective: Evaluate the possible metric properties of a biomedical system, the IBI. Method: the study was conducted with 25 hemiparetic stroke patients of both sexes, using a manovacuometer, peak flow, and SG IBI for respiratory measurements. Results: Moderate to strong correlations were observed between the IBI biomedical system and peak flow and manovacuometer measurements, which were smaller than the predicted values. Conclusion: The results suggest that the IBI biomedical system is potentially valid for pulmonary function measurement, sensitive to air flow variations and generates maximum respiratory pressure. As such, it is an important resource for prescribing intensity and controlling progression in pulmonary rehabilitation.

Resumo Introdução: O Acidente Vascular Encefálico (AVE) é um distúrbio neurológico que ocupa o segundo lugar entre os eventos que causam os maiores índices de mortalidade mundialmente, ocasionando diversas disfunções respiratórias, evidenciadas pela redução da força muscular respiratória e presença de desequilíbrios musculares que afetam diretamente a mecânica pulmonar desses pacientes. Objetivo: Avaliar as possíveis propriedades métricas do Sistema Biomédico, I blue It (IBI). Método: O estudo foi realizado com 25 participantes voluntários de ambos os sexos hemiparéticos por AVE, sendo realizado para a mensuração respiratória: Manovacuômetro, Peak Flow e o IBI. Resultados: Moderadas a fortes correlações foram observadas entre o IBI e as medidas no Peak Flow e Manovacuômetro, sendo tais medidas menores que os valores preditos. Conclusão: Os resultados encontrados nesta pesquisa sugerem que o IBI possui potencial validade de mensuração da função respiratória, e é sensível as variações de fluxo aéreo e a capacidade de gerar pressões máximas respiratórias, portanto sendo importante recurso de prescrição de intensidade e controle da progressão em reabilitação respiratória.

A Rare Case of an Infant with Left Hemiparesis: A Case Report of Bilateral Open-lip Schizencephaly

@#Schizencephaly is a very rare congenital birth defect. It is characterized by a cortical brain malformation that manifests as a grey-matter-lined cleft extending from the ependyma to the pia mater. It is a rare condition, and few cases have been reported in the literature. The exact cause is unknown. Herein, we report a case of an infant presenting with left side hemiparesis. The CT scan of her brain revealed right fronto-temporal and left parieto-temporal open-lip schizencephaly; thus, urgent referral to a pediatric neurologist was made for early intervention.

Malformación arteriovenosa cerebelosa. Caso clínico / Cerebellar arteriovenous malformation. Clinical case

Las malformaciones arteriovenosas representan un grupo extenso y heterogéneo de lesiones. Dichas anomalías se caracterizan por ser congénitas y por representar un verdadero desafío diagnóstico y terapéutico. El presente caso trata de una paciente femenina de 7 años, sin antecedentes de importancia que presentó un cuadro evolutivo de 2 meses, caracterizado por cefalea a nivel fronto-parietal derecha y debilidad de miembro superior izquierdo. Mediante exámenes complementarios de imagen se identifica una malformación arteriovenosa-cerebelosa que compromete diencéfalo y tálamo derecho. Durante su estadía hospitalaria es sometida a embolización, lo que mejoró notablemente el cuadro patológico establecido.

Arteriovenous malformations represent a large and heterogeneous group of lesions. These anomalies are characterized by being congenital and representing a true diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The present case deals with a 7-year-old female patient without health history of importance. She presented a 2-month evolutionary picture, specified by right frontal-parietal headache and left upper limb weakness. Complementary imaging tests identify an arteriovenous-cerebellar malformation that compromises the diencephalon and right thalamus. An embolization was applied during hospitalization, which markedly improved the established pathological picture

Epilepsia en niños con hemiparesia congénita secundaria a infartos cerebrales vasculares perinatales / Epilepsy in children with congenital hemiparesis secondary to perinatal ictus

El objetivo fue describir la frecuencia, modo de presentación y características de la epilepsia en niños con hemiparesia congénita (HC). Estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo y multicéntrico, basado en la recolección de datos de las historias clínicas de pacientes de 0 a 19 años con HC secundaria a infarto perinatal en diferentes centros de la comunidad de Cataluña. Se incluyeron 310 niños (55% varones y 45% mujeres) de un total de 13 centros de Cataluña. Edad media del debut de las crisis fue de 2 ± 1 año. Presentaron epilepsia el 29.5% (n = 76), el subtipo vascular más frecuente fue el infarto presumiblemente perinatal (51.3%), seguido del accidente isquémico arterial neonatal (18.4%), infarto hemorrágico venoso periventricular (15.8%), infarto hemorrágico neonatal (10.5%) y trombosis venosa neonatal (3.9%). La semiología de las crisis más frecuente fue la focal motora en un 82%, seguida de las focales motoras con bilateralización secundaria en el 23%, focales discognitivas en 13.5%, generalizadas 2% y espasmos 6.5%. El 67.3% se controló con monoterapia y los fármacos empleados fueron el valproato, levetiracetam o carbamacepina. Se identificó el antecedente de estatus eléctrico durante el sueño en 3 pacientes, todos asociados a lesiones extensas que incluían al tálamo. Del total con epilepsia, el 35% debutaron con convulsiones neonatales en los primeros 3 días de vida. El 30% con accidente cerebrovascular perinatal y HC presentan riesgo de padecer epilepsia durante la infancia. Aquellos con infartos isquémicos tienen el riesgo más alto, por lo que requerirán un seguimiento dirigido a detectar precozmente la epilepsia e iniciar tratamiento.

The objective was to describe the frequency, mode of presentation and characteristics of epilepsy in children with congenital hemiparesis (CH). It is a etrospective, descriptive and multicenter study, based on the collection of data from the clinical records of patients from 0 to 19 years with CH secondary to perinatal infarction in different centers of the community of Catalonia. A total of 310 children were included (55% males and 45% females), from a total of 13 centers in Catalonia. Average age of onset of the crises was 2 ± 1 year. Epilepsy was present in 29.5% (n = 76), among which the most frequent vascular subtype was arterial presumed perinatal ischemic stroke (51.3%), followed by neonatal arterial ischemic stroke (18.4%), periventricular venous infarction (15.8%), neonatal hemorrhagic stroke (10.5%) and neonatal cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (3.9%). Semiology of the most frequent seizures was motor focal in 82%, followed by focal motor with secondary bilateralization in 23%, focal discognitive in 13.5%, generalized by 2% and spasms in 6.5%. The 67.3% were controlled with monotherapy and the drugs used were valproate, levetiracetam or carbamazepine. The antecedent of electrical status during sleep was identified in 3 patients, all associated with extensive lesions that included the thalamus. Of the total number of children with epilepsy, 35% began with neonatal seizu res in the first 3 days of life. The 30% of children with perinatal stroke and CH present a risk of epilepsy during childhood. Children with ischemic strock have the highest risk, so they will require a follow-up aimed at detecting prematurely the epilepsy and start a treatment.

Evaluating Electrical Activity of Tibialis Anterior Muscle and Balance in Hemiparetic Patients Following Central and Peripheral Electrical Stimulation - Protocol for a Randomized, Double-blinded, Clinical Trial

Concomitant transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is suggested to enhance the functional effects of other physical rehabilitation methods in individuals with motor impairment stemming from a chronic cerebrovascular disease. Thus, the primary aim of the proposed study is to analyze the electrical activity of the tibialis anterior (TA) muscle of the paretic limb in stroke survivors following an intervention involving the combination of tDCS over the motor cortex and peripheral electrical stimulation (PES) administered over the paretic TA. The secondary objective is to analyze the effect on dynamic balance Methods: Thirty-six adult stroke survivors will be randomized into three groups: 1) Active tDCS+ active PES; 2) Sham tDCS + active PES and 3) Active tDCS + sham PES. TDCSactive will be positioned bilateral over the primary motor cortex of the damaged hemisphere (C1 or C2) and the cathode will be positioned over the primary motor cortex of the undamaged hemisphere (C1 or C2) with a current of 2 mA for 20 minutes. For sham tDCS, will follow the same standarts, however, the equipment will be switched on for only 20 seconds. PES will be administered to the paretic TA at 50 Hz for 30 minutes. Evaluations: the median frequency and root mean square (RMS) of the paretic TA will be analyzed using electromyography (EMG) and dynamic balance will be evaluated using the Mini-Balance Evaluation System (Mini-BESTest) at baseline (pre-intervention), after 10 treatment sessions at a frequency of five times a week for two weeks (post-intervention) and 30 days after the end of the interventions (follow up). Discussion:PES has proven to facilitate the conduction of sensory-motor afferences to the cerebral cortex in stroke survivors. Combining PES with tDCS, which has a direct effect on increasing cortical excitability, could favor motor acquisition and neuronal plasticity in this population

Study of neurological deficits in patients with tuberculous meningitis and its association with urodynamic study

Background: Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is the main form of tuberculosis that affects the central nervous system and is associated with high rates of death and disability. The objective of this study was to study neurological symptoms in TBM patients using clinical diagnosis and MRI of spine and comparing with urodynamic study.Methods: Fifty one patients diagnosed with TBM were studied in Neurology Department of KGM Medical University, Lucknow. Uroflowmetry and urodynamic study were done to divide the patients into normal and abnormal. A detailed history taking, general physical and neurological examination using MRI spinal cord was done and recorded on a predesigned proforma.Results: Visual impairment, hemiparesis, paraparesis, abnormal tone and reflexes in lower limbs showed significant association with abnormality in urodynamic study. MRI spine showed significant relationship of spinal meningeal enhancement, lumbosacral arachnoiditis, with abnormal urodynamic study.Conclusions: We found a significant association between neurological symptoms and abnormal urodynamic

Clinical Spectrum of Congenital Anomalies of Kidney and Urinary Tract in Children

Objective: To evaluate the clinical spectrum and patterns of clinical presentation incongenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract. Methods: We enrolled 307 consecutivelypresenting children with congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract at the pediatricnephrology clinic. Patients were evaluated clinically, with serum biochemistry, appropriateimaging and radionuclide scans. Results: The most common anomaly was primaryvesicoureteric reflux (VUR) (87, 27.3%), followed by pelviureteral junction obstruction(PUJO) (62,20.1%), multicystic dysplastic kidney (51 16.6%), non-obstructivehydronephrosis (32, 10.4%) and posterior urethral valves (PUV) (23, 7.4%). 247 (80.4%)anomalies had been identified during the antenatal period. Another 33 (10.7%) werediagnosed during evaluation of urinary tract infection, and 21 (6.8%) during evaluation forhypertension at presentation. Obstructive anomalies presented earlier than non-obstructive(7 (3, 22.5) vs 10 (4, 24) mo: (P=0.01)). The median (IQR) ages of presentation for childrenwith PUV (n=23), VUR (n=87) and PUJO (n=62) were 4 (2, 14) mo, 10 (5, 27) mo, and 7 (3,22.5) mo, respectively. Nine (2.9%) children had extrarenal manifestations. Conclusions:The median age at clinical presentation for various subgroups of anomalies indicatesdelayed referral. We emphasize the need for prompt referral in order to initiate appropriatetherapeutic strategies in children with congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract

The effects of a short ankle-foot orthosis on gait in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia

@#Objective: We evaluated the effects of a short ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia by comparing its effectiveness to that of a conventional solid plastic AFO. The calf shells of the long and short AFOs were manufactured in lengths that extended proximally 2.5 cm distal to the fibular head and mid-calf level, respectively. Methods: Ten patients with chronic hemiparetic stroke were recruited for the study. Two types of AFOs, short and long, were used, both of which were individually molded and fitted. AFO preference was evaluated using a questionnaire regarding AFO weight, ease of donning and doffing, stability, and comfort. AFO effectiveness was evaluated using gait analysis. Results: The short AFO improved gait speed, stride length, and toe clearance as effectively as the long AFO. Additionally, we found that the short AFO had additional merits in terms of its lighter weight and ease of donning and doffing. Conclusion: The short AFO is a useful treatment option, especially in patients who dislike the heaviness of conventional AFOs or who have difficulty donning and doffing conventional AFOs.

Relationship between Ipsilateral Motor Deficits on the Less-Affected Side and Motor Function Stage on the Affected Side

PURPOSE: Aim of this study was to investigate whether there are ipsilateral motor deficits for visuospatial accuracy and fine movements by making a comparison between stroke patients and healthy subjects. We examined whether ipsilateral motor deficits are influenced by the level of functional movements and muscle strength of the upper and lower extremities of the affected side. METHODS: Thirty post-stroke subjects and 20 normal aged matched subjects were recruited. Outcome measures for less-affected side were the tracking task and nine-hole pegboard test. Fugl-Meyer test and motricity index were applied for the measurement of functional movements and muscle strength of affected side. RESULTS: Tracking task and nine-hole pegboard test was significantly different between control and experimental group. In terms of accuracy index according to tracking, the experimental group showed a lower accuracy index in the MCP joint than the control group. However, there were no significant difference relation between the level of motor function of the affected side and the motor deficit level of ipsilateral side. CONCLUSION: Ipsilateral motor deficits may have significant clinical implications. It needs to be noted that although many patients, families, and medical staff are focused only on motor deficits of the affected side, motor deficits of the sound side can cause difficulties in daily living movements requiring delicate movements. In addition, there was no significant correlation between the level of motor function of the affected side and motor deficits of the sound side.

The Effect of Repetitive Arm Cycling Training Priming with Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Post-Stroke: Pilot Study

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a noninvasive method that may increase the rehabilitation effects in stroke. The objective of the study was to test whether tDCS priming with training on an arm ergometer boosts motor performance in chronic stroke patients. Three chronic subcortical stroke patients had continued a sole unilateral stroke 30–36 months formerly. They had some voluntary control of the arm in the affected side underwent a cycling training on an arm ergometer for 20 minutes a day, during 5 days a week priming with cathodal tDCS stimulation of unaffected hemisphere. They were tested during 4 sessions 1 week before, at the beginning, at the end, and 1 week after the end of the training priming with tDCS. We executed; 1) Rivermead Motorik Assessment (global function, arm and leg), 2) the Modified Ashworth Scale of the elbow flexors and extensors, 3) the minimum torque on the lesion side, 4) grip strength, and 5) pegboard performance at each time of testing the patients. All patients tolerated tDCS very well during experiment. Patients showed significant (p = 0.01) improved of force and spasticity (p = 0.03). The grip strength and pegboard performance improved significantly too after DCS priming with training. These results showed that cathodal tDCS is a useful device for rehabilitation when priming with motor training in stroke patients. These patients proved the clinical relevance of the results.

The spasticity in the motor and functional disability in adults with post-stroke hemiparetic / A espasticidade no comprometimento motor e funcional de hemiparéticos pós acidente vascular cerebral

Abstract Introduction: Spasticity acts as a limiting factor in motor and functional recovery after Stroke, impairing the performance of daily living activities. Objective: To analyze the influence of spasticity on main muscle groups and to associate it with motor impairment and functional level of chronic hemiparetic patients after stroke. Methods: Twenty-seven chronic hemiparetic patients of both sexes were selected at the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Service of the Unicamp Clinics Hospital. Assessments were carried out in two sessions, in the first one the motor impairment (Fugl-Meyer Assessment - FM) and functional impairment (Barthel Index - BI) were evaluated, and in the second, the degree of spasticity of the main muscle groups (Modified Ashworth Scale - MAS). Results: A negative correlation was detected between upper limb spasticity and motor and functional impairment. No muscle group evaluated in the lower limbs showed correlation between muscle tone and the level of impairment of the lower extremity on FM and the functional level measured by BI. Conclusion: Spasticity has been shown to be a negative influence factor in the level of motor and functional impairment of the upper limbs of chronic hemiparetic patients after stroke.

Resumo Introdução: A espasticidade atua como um fator limitante na recuperação motora e funcional após o Acidente Vascular Cerebral (AVC), prejudicando a realização das atividades de vida diária. Objetivo: Analisar a influência da espasticidade nos principais grupos musculares e associá-la ao comprometimento motor e ao nível funcional de pacientes hemiparéticos crônicos pós-AVC. Métodos: Vinte e sete pacientes hemiparéticos crônicos, de ambos os sexos, foram selecionados no Serviço de Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional do Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp. As avaliações foram realizadas em duas sessões: na primeira foi avaliado o comprometimento motor (Protocolo de Desempenho Físico de Fugl-Meyer - FM) e funcional (Índice de Barthel - IB), e na segunda, o grau de espasticidade dos principais grupos musculares (Escala Modificada de Ashworth - EMA). Resultados: Foi detectada uma correlação negativa entre a espasticidade dos membros superiores com o comprometimento motor e funcional. Nenhum grupo muscular avaliado nos membros inferiores apresentou correlação entre o tônus muscular e o nível de comprometimento da subseção da extremidade inferior FM e o nível funcional mensurado pelo IB. Conclusão: A espasticidade mostrou ser um fator de influência negativa no nível de comprometimento motor e funcional dos membros superiores de pacientes hemiparéticos crônicos pós-AVC.

Irradiação como princípio da FNP em pacientes hemiparéticos pós AVE, análise funcional e eletromiográfica: estudo piloto / Overflow as principle of PNF in post stroke hemiparetic pacients, functional and EMG analysis: pilot study

Introdução: A irradiação pelo método de Facilitação Neuromuscular Proprioceptiva (FNP) ativa grupos musculares fracos estimulando grupos que estão preservados. Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito da irradiação do método FNP sobre a ativação muscular no membro superior parético, quadro clinico e funcionalidade de indivíduos pós-AVE. Metodologia: Estudo piloto, com 6 voluntários, média de 53,33(±19,22) anos, submetidos ao procedimento de irradiação do método FNP no membro superior parético em 3 tarefas distintas. A intervenção durou 8 sessões, 2 vezes semanais e avaliação foi realizada pela escala de Fugl- Meyer, CIF (Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade) e eletromiografia. Resultados: A CIF e a Fugl- Meyer apresentaram melhora em alguns dados (p<0,05). A análise eletromiográfica não apresentou alterações significativas (p>0,05). Conclusão: A intervenção com uso de irradiação pelo método FNP propiciou ganhos em força e tônus muscular, controle de punho e funções vestibulares e cognitivas, melhorando o convívio com a comunidade e facilitando suas atividades. A eletromiografia não evidenciou mudanças pós intervenção.

Backgrounds: The overflow by the Neuromuscular Proprioceptive Facilitation (PNF) method activates weak muscle groups by stimulating preserved muscle groups. Objective: To evaluate the effect of overflow by the PNF method on muscle activation in paretic upper limb, in the clinical features and also in the functionality in post-stroke individuals. Methods: A pilot study, with 6 volunteers, mean of 53.33 (± 19.22) years old, submitted to the procedure of overflow by the PNF method in the paretic upper limb in 3 distinct tasks. The intervention lasted 8 sessions, 2 times weekly and the evaluation were based on Fugl-Meyer scale assessment, CIF (International Classification of Functionality) and electromyography. Results: The CIF and Fugl-Meyer presented improvement in some data (p <0.05). An electromyographic analysis showed no significant improvement (p> 0.05). Conclusion: The intervention using overflow by the PNF method provided gains in strength and muscle tone, wrist control, and vestibular and cognitive functions, improving community living and facilitating its activities. The electromyography did not show post-intervention changes.