Rehabilitation for Chorea after Bilateral Thalamus Hemorrhage: A Case Report

VernacularTitle:双侧丘脑出血伴舞蹈样运动的康复1例报道
Author: Ping LIU ; Xueyan HU ; Jingjie HE ; Qingsu ZHANG ; Mengjie HUANG ; Xu YANG ; Jiaorong YANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: thalamus; encephalorrhagia; chorea; balance; rehabilitation
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(1):111-114
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the rehabilitation for chorea after bilateral thalamus hemorrhage. Methods A case was reviewed. Re-sults The score of Fugl-Meyer Assessment of balance increased from 0 to 7, the modified Barthel Index increased from 25 to 50, and the co-ordination of movement improved significantly after rehabilitation treatment. Conclusion Early comprehensive rehabilitation may reduce the chorea movement, improve the activities of daily living and balance for chorea after bilateral thalamus hemorrhage.