Rehabilitation for Ataxia after Operation for Hemangioblastoma:A Case Report / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the feature and rehabilitation of ataxia post 5 times recurrence of hemangioblastoma. Methods A case was reviewed combined with literatures. Results The patient presented cerebellar ataxia after 5 times recurrence of hemangioblastoma. The score of Fugl-Meyer Assessment of balance increased from 4 to 13, while the modified Barthel Index from 50 to 90 after 3 months of reha-bilitation. Conclusion Rehabilitation may improve the activeties of daily living and balance for patient with ataxia after multiple recurrences of hemangioblastoma.