Effects of Neuromuscular Electrotherapy and Kinesitherapy on Brachial Plexus Palsy
- VernacularTitle:神经肌肉电刺激及运动疗法对臂丛神经麻痹的康复疗效
- Author:
Tianyu JIANG
;
Xinglin WANG
;
Wei SUO
;
Huanping HAN
;
Senyang LANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
brachial plexus palsy, electrotherapy, kinesitherapy, rehabilitation, neurolysis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2009;15(5):466-467
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the effects neuromuscular electrotherapy and kinesitherapy on brachial plexus palsy. Methods 20 patients with brachial plexus palsy accepted neuromuscular electrical stimulation on involved muscles, and were followed up for 18～58 months. Other 17 patients accepted neurolysis alone were as control. Results The function of shoulder and elbow in electric stimulation group was significantly superior to that of control (P<0.01). Conclusion Neuromuscular electrotherapy combined with kinestherapy is effective on the brachial plexus palsy.
