The functional prognosis of stroke in the territory of middle cerebral artery
- VernacularTitle:大脑中动脉卒中患者康复治疗的功能预后
- Author:
Yongmei JIANG
;
Ying CHEN
;
Shiwen LIU
;
Lan LI
;
Qiang ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Middle cerebral artery;
Stroke;
Rehabilitation;
Outcome
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2003;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To determine the rehabilitation outcome of patients with stroke caused by middle cerebral artery insult. Methods Eighty-three patients were divided into three groups: cortex insult group, basal ganglia insult group and combined group. Activities of daily living (ADL), motor function and walk were assessed by using the Barthel Index, Brunnstrom Stages and walking assessment. Comparisons of all data were carried out among the groups. Results On admission, there were significant differences among the 3 groups in terms of activities of daily living, motor function and walk. The cortex insult group had the highest scores while the combined group the lowest. A comparison among the 3 groups at discharge demonstrated the same results as those on admission. It was shown that all the groups improved significantly at discharge when compared with admission status, indicating that stroke rehabilitation was effective. Conclusion The motor deficit in the combined group was the most severe, but systematic rehabilitation could make functional improvement in the patient. The basal ganglia insult group has the biggest rehabilitation potential. The cortex insult group has the best outcome.
