BACKGROUND One of the causes of foot drop is compression of the common peroneal nerve caused by space-occupying lesions such as a synovial cyst or a ganglion cyst.Most previous reports have involved compressive common...BACKGROUND One of the causes of foot drop is compression of the common peroneal nerve caused by space-occupying lesions such as a synovial cyst or a ganglion cyst.Most previous reports have involved compressive common peroneal neuropathy by intraneural ganglion cysts and synovial cysts.Compression of the peroneal nerve by extraneural ganglion cysts is rare.We report a rare case of compressive common peroneal neuropathy by an extraneural ganglion cyst.CASE SUMMARY A 46-year-old man was hospitalized after he reported a right foot drop for 1 mo.Manual muscle testing revealed scores of 1/5 on dorsiflexion of the right ankle.Hypoesthesia and paresthesia on the right lateral leg and foot dorsum were noted.He was diagnosed with a popliteal cyst by using electrophysiologic study and popliteal ultrasound(US).To facilitate common peroneal nerve(CPN)decompression,2 cc of sticky gelatinous material was aspirated from the cyst under US guidance.Electrical stimulation and passive and assisted active ROM exercises of the right ankle and strengthening exercises for weak muscles using elastic band were prescribed based on the change of muscle power.A posterior leaf spring ankle-foot orthosis was prescribed to assist the weak dorsiflexion of the ankle.Follow-up US revealed that the cystic lesion was growing and magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated compression of the CPN by the cystic mass.The cyst was resected to prevent impending compression of the CPN.CONCLUSION Precise diagnosis and immediate treatment are important in cases of compressive common peroneal neuropathy caused by an extraneural cyst.展开更多
As one of the clinical manifestations in patients with hemiplegia after stroke,most of the patients with foot drop suffer from gait disturbance and balance dysfunction, generally accompanied by strephenopodia. There a...As one of the clinical manifestations in patients with hemiplegia after stroke,most of the patients with foot drop suffer from gait disturbance and balance dysfunction, generally accompanied by strephenopodia. There are relatively few researches on the balance ability of patients with foot drop worldwide,while the balance ability will directly affect the walking ability for recovery,so the research is significant in the rehabilitation of foot drop. In the experiment,the Cordura material ankle-foot orthosis (AFO),one of the world leading technology products,is chosen as the experimental equipment because of its well-known durability and strength. The experiment studied the balance performance of patients with foot drop before and after wearing Cordura material AFO. The Berg scale was evaluated to discuss the effect of the orthosis on balance ability in patients with foot drop. It has been found that the wearing equipment BBS scores were significantly improved. There were significant differences comparing with the control group( P<0.05).But in the course of treatment the Berg balance scale (BBS) scores reduced individually,mainly in terms of leg flexibility.展开更多
Objective:To explore the effects of functional electrical stimulation and functional mid frequency electrical stimulation on lower limb function and balance function in stroke patients.Methods:20 cases of stroke patie...Objective:To explore the effects of functional electrical stimulation and functional mid frequency electrical stimulation on lower limb function and balance function in stroke patients.Methods:20 cases of stroke patients with foot drop after admission were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group,10 cases in each group.On the basis of the two groups of patients,the observation group used the gait induced functional electrical stimulation to stimulate the peroneal nerve and the pretibial muscle in the observation group.The control group used the computer medium frequency functional electrical stimulation to stimulate the peroneal nerve and the anterior tibial muscle for 2 weeks.Before and after treatment,the lower extremity simple Fugl-Meyer scale(FMA),the Berg balance scale(BBS)and the improved Ashworth scale were evaluated respectively,and the comparative analysis was carried out in the group and between the groups.Results:After 2 weeks of treatment,the scores of FMA and BBS in the two groups were significantly higher than those before the treatment(P<0.05),and the scores of FMA and BBS in the observation group were higher than those in the control group(P<0.05),and the flexor muscle tension of the ankle plantar flexor muscle of the observed group was lower than that of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusions:Exercise therapy combined with gait induced functional electrical stimulation or computer intermediate frequency functional electrical stimulation can significantly improve lower limb function and balance function in patients with ptosis,and the therapeutic effect of functional electrical stimulation combined with gait is better.展开更多
Introduction:?Patients presented with old neglected common peroneal nerve injuries, failed 2ry repair, compression neuropathies not improved after decompression and closed injuries with no improvement on conservative ...Introduction:?Patients presented with old neglected common peroneal nerve injuries, failed 2ry repair, compression neuropathies not improved after decompression and closed injuries with no improvement on conservative measures which are still unsolved problems. Poor recovery of this nerve after repair or decompression gives great importance to tendon transfer in these situations. Material and Methods: This study was conducted in Neurosurgery Department of Mansoura University from 2015 to 2018 on twenty-six patients (16 males and 10 females). Their age ranged from 6 - 58 years. All of them presented with persistent foot drop at least for one year after injury with no signs of improvement clinically or in electrophysiological studies. All patients underwent tibialis posterior tendon transfer through the interosseous membrane to the tendons of the leg anterior compartment. All of them were put in a plaster cast for four weeks postoperative. A physiotherapeutic program was applied for all patients as preoperative preparation and postoperative rehabilitation. Results: Twenty-two patients showed satisfactory results, three patients fair improvement and one patient no improvement. Two patients had wound infection and there was no mortality in this study. Conclusion:?Tendon transfer is an effective valid solution to be considered in the management of foot drop in these patients.展开更多
Foot drop(FD)secondary to lumbar degenerative disease is a relatively uncommon finding in spinal practice.Although only a part of patients with FD can obtain satisfactory recovery of their muscle strength after operat...Foot drop(FD)secondary to lumbar degenerative disease is a relatively uncommon finding in spinal practice.Although only a part of patients with FD can obtain satisfactory recovery of their muscle strength after operation,most of the articles still advocate surgical intervention at early stage.Despite the double roots compression is one of the accepted causes for FD,we describe an extremely rare case of a middle-age man presenting with a severe foot drop(tibialis anterior=0/5)resulted from three roots compression(L4-S1),who had undergone pedicle screws fixation(L3-S1),transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion(TLIF)at L4/5,laminotomy and discectomy at L5/S1 with laminotomy at L3/4 as well as conventional rehabilitation training postoperatively,which included strength training of the active and antagonistic muscles in the week lower extremity.Twelve months after surgery,the patient recovered from his deficit(tibialis anterior improved from 0/5 to 4/5).Therefore,we discuss the possible pathological mechanism and surgical option for the foot drop due to the lumbar degenerative disease as well as the potential risk factors portending prognosis postoperatively.展开更多
Currently, the population percentage of diabetics suffering Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) and foot-drop gait anomaly was estimates as 15% in the United States. The onset of foot-drop could not be detected until...Currently, the population percentage of diabetics suffering Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) and foot-drop gait anomaly was estimates as 15% in the United States. The onset of foot-drop could not be detected until symptoms could be observed visually, patient falling or patient experiencing painful gait issues and expensive medical tests. This research showed that by utilizing the plantar-pressure characteristics of DPN drop-foot gait, a set of index could be developed for the severity of DPN.展开更多
Objective: The aim of this study was to improve the Chinese Daoyin technique (physical and breathing exercises), which is an ancient rehabilitation method, to elevate its effect and to standardize its operational proc...Objective: The aim of this study was to improve the Chinese Daoyin technique (physical and breathing exercises), which is an ancient rehabilitation method, to elevate its effect and to standardize its operational procedure. Methods: Based on the ancient Chinese Daoyin technique, a six-step method was developed including: 1) motion imagination and imitation;2) mental and breathing regulation;3) target point determination;4) motion percussion;5) motion persistence;6) relaxation. Sixty drop-foot patients who suffered from hemiparesis after a stroke were randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group. Functional evaluation including Fugl-Meyer assessment score, Lovett manual muscle test (MMT), active range of motion of the ankle joint and electromyography were performed before and after the training course. The data were analyzed using the statistical software SPSS 12.0. Results: The differences between the two groups were significant. The effectiveness of the six-step group was significantly better than the effectiveness of the control group. Conclusion: The six-step method of the Chinese Daoyin technique is an effective rehabilitation training method for drop-foot in stroke patients with hemiparesis.展开更多
No recommended guidelines currently exist for the therapeutic concentration or dose of botulinum toxin type A （BTXA） injected into the muscle to treat limb spasticity. Therefore, in this randomized controlled trial,...No recommended guidelines currently exist for the therapeutic concentration or dose of botulinum toxin type A （BTXA） injected into the muscle to treat limb spasticity. Therefore, in this randomized controlled trial, we explored the safety and efficacy of two concentrations and two doses of BTXA in the treatment of spastic toot after stroke to optimize this treatment in these patients. Eligible patients （n = 104） were randomized into four groups. The triceps surae and tibialis posterior on the affected side were injected with BTXA at one of two doses （200 U or 400 U） and two concentrations （50 U/mL or 100 U/mL）. 2he following assessments were conducted before as well as 4 days and 1, 2, 4, and 12 weeks after treatment： spasticity, assessed using the modified Ashworth scale; basic functional mobility, assessed using a timed up and go test; pace, assessed using a 10-meter timed walking test; and the ability to walk, assessed using Holden＇s graded scale and a visual analog scale. The reported results are based on the 89 patients that completed the study. We found significant differences for the two doses and concentrations of BTXA to improve the ability of patients to walk independently, with the high-dose/low-concentration combination providing the best effect. Onset and duration of the ameliorating effects of BTXA were 4-7 days and 12 weeks, respectively. Thus, BTXA effectively treated foot spasms after stroke at an optimal dose of 400 U and concentration of 50 U/mL.展开更多
目的:观察踝关节虚拟现实训练对脑卒中患者足下垂和步行功能的影响。方法:选取60例脑卒中患者按随机数字表法分为对照组(n=30)和治疗组(n=30),对照组在常规康复训练上增加普通踝关节训练,治疗组在常规康复训练上增加踝关节虚拟现实训练...目的:观察踝关节虚拟现实训练对脑卒中患者足下垂和步行功能的影响。方法:选取60例脑卒中患者按随机数字表法分为对照组(n=30)和治疗组(n=30),对照组在常规康复训练上增加普通踝关节训练,治疗组在常规康复训练上增加踝关节虚拟现实训练,治疗前后采用踝关节主动活动度(AROM)、Fugl-Meyer下肢运动功能量表(Fugl-Meyer assessment lower extremity,FMA-LE)、10m最大步行速度(10m maximum walking speed,MWS)、计时起立-行走测试(timed up and go test,TUGT)进行评估。结果:治疗4周后,两组患者踝关节主动活动度AROM、FMA-LE评分、TUGT时间、10mMWS均较治疗前显著改善(P<0.05),且治疗组各项指标均优于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:踝关节虚拟现实训练可显著改善脑卒中患者的足下垂和步行功能。展开更多
目的:运用Meta分析方法综合定量评价短足训练对扁平足患者足踝功能的影响,为扁平足患者更有效地进行训练提供理论依据。方法:检索Web of Science、The Cochrane Library、PubMed、Embase、CNKI数据库、维普数据库、中国生物医学文献数...目的:运用Meta分析方法综合定量评价短足训练对扁平足患者足踝功能的影响,为扁平足患者更有效地进行训练提供理论依据。方法:检索Web of Science、The Cochrane Library、PubMed、Embase、CNKI数据库、维普数据库、中国生物医学文献数据库等中外文献数据库。检索文献时限为各数据库建库至2022-01-31。中文数据库检索词与检索式:(扁平足OR外翻足OR硬足)AND(短足训练OR物理治疗);英文数据库检索词与检索式(flat foot OR talipes valgus OR talipes calcaneovalgus)AND(short foot exercises OR physical therapy OR neurophysiotherapy)。选用Cochrane偏倚风险评估工具对纳入文献进行质量评价,运用Revman 5.4和Stata 12.0软件对所有纳入文献的足舟下降高度、足姿指数进行分析。结果:共纳入12篇文献,443名受试者。5篇为中度偏倚风险文献、7篇为低度偏倚风险文献。短足训练具有降低足舟下降高度的效果(SMD=-0.59,P<0.05)。受试者年龄(回归系数:-1.5639,P=0.004)、体质量指数(回归系数:-1.5639,P=0.023)和干预时间(回归系数:-1.4456,P=0.042)影响了纳入文献的整体效应。从效应量上来看,短足训练对足姿指数的干预有效果,但差异无显著性意义(SMD=-0.26,P>0.05)。结论:短足训练可以有效降低扁平足患者的足舟下降高度,对足姿指数的影响尚不明确。年龄、体质量指数和干预时间是影响短足训练干预效果的因素,是展开相关研究和组织扁平足患者康复训练需要考虑的因素。推荐扁平足患者选择短足训练作为训练手段。展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND One of the causes of foot drop is compression of the common peroneal nerve caused by space-occupying lesions such as a synovial cyst or a ganglion cyst.Most previous reports have involved compressive common peroneal neuropathy by intraneural ganglion cysts and synovial cysts.Compression of the peroneal nerve by extraneural ganglion cysts is rare.We report a rare case of compressive common peroneal neuropathy by an extraneural ganglion cyst.CASE SUMMARY A 46-year-old man was hospitalized after he reported a right foot drop for 1 mo.Manual muscle testing revealed scores of 1/5 on dorsiflexion of the right ankle.Hypoesthesia and paresthesia on the right lateral leg and foot dorsum were noted.He was diagnosed with a popliteal cyst by using electrophysiologic study and popliteal ultrasound(US).To facilitate common peroneal nerve(CPN)decompression,2 cc of sticky gelatinous material was aspirated from the cyst under US guidance.Electrical stimulation and passive and assisted active ROM exercises of the right ankle and strengthening exercises for weak muscles using elastic band were prescribed based on the change of muscle power.A posterior leaf spring ankle-foot orthosis was prescribed to assist the weak dorsiflexion of the ankle.Follow-up US revealed that the cystic lesion was growing and magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated compression of the CPN by the cystic mass.The cyst was resected to prevent impending compression of the CPN.CONCLUSION Precise diagnosis and immediate treatment are important in cases of compressive common peroneal neuropathy caused by an extraneural cyst.
基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.16D110301)Research Innovation Project of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission,China(No.201506000008)Science and Technology Guidance Project of Chinese Textile Industry Association(No.2015109)
文摘As one of the clinical manifestations in patients with hemiplegia after stroke,most of the patients with foot drop suffer from gait disturbance and balance dysfunction, generally accompanied by strephenopodia. There are relatively few researches on the balance ability of patients with foot drop worldwide,while the balance ability will directly affect the walking ability for recovery,so the research is significant in the rehabilitation of foot drop. In the experiment,the Cordura material ankle-foot orthosis (AFO),one of the world leading technology products,is chosen as the experimental equipment because of its well-known durability and strength. The experiment studied the balance performance of patients with foot drop before and after wearing Cordura material AFO. The Berg scale was evaluated to discuss the effect of the orthosis on balance ability in patients with foot drop. It has been found that the wearing equipment BBS scores were significantly improved. There were significant differences comparing with the control group( P<0.05).But in the course of treatment the Berg balance scale (BBS) scores reduced individually,mainly in terms of leg flexibility.
文摘Objective:To explore the effects of functional electrical stimulation and functional mid frequency electrical stimulation on lower limb function and balance function in stroke patients.Methods:20 cases of stroke patients with foot drop after admission were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group,10 cases in each group.On the basis of the two groups of patients,the observation group used the gait induced functional electrical stimulation to stimulate the peroneal nerve and the pretibial muscle in the observation group.The control group used the computer medium frequency functional electrical stimulation to stimulate the peroneal nerve and the anterior tibial muscle for 2 weeks.Before and after treatment,the lower extremity simple Fugl-Meyer scale(FMA),the Berg balance scale(BBS)and the improved Ashworth scale were evaluated respectively,and the comparative analysis was carried out in the group and between the groups.Results:After 2 weeks of treatment,the scores of FMA and BBS in the two groups were significantly higher than those before the treatment(P<0.05),and the scores of FMA and BBS in the observation group were higher than those in the control group(P<0.05),and the flexor muscle tension of the ankle plantar flexor muscle of the observed group was lower than that of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusions:Exercise therapy combined with gait induced functional electrical stimulation or computer intermediate frequency functional electrical stimulation can significantly improve lower limb function and balance function in patients with ptosis,and the therapeutic effect of functional electrical stimulation combined with gait is better.
文摘Introduction:?Patients presented with old neglected common peroneal nerve injuries, failed 2ry repair, compression neuropathies not improved after decompression and closed injuries with no improvement on conservative measures which are still unsolved problems. Poor recovery of this nerve after repair or decompression gives great importance to tendon transfer in these situations. Material and Methods: This study was conducted in Neurosurgery Department of Mansoura University from 2015 to 2018 on twenty-six patients (16 males and 10 females). Their age ranged from 6 - 58 years. All of them presented with persistent foot drop at least for one year after injury with no signs of improvement clinically or in electrophysiological studies. All patients underwent tibialis posterior tendon transfer through the interosseous membrane to the tendons of the leg anterior compartment. All of them were put in a plaster cast for four weeks postoperative. A physiotherapeutic program was applied for all patients as preoperative preparation and postoperative rehabilitation. Results: Twenty-two patients showed satisfactory results, three patients fair improvement and one patient no improvement. Two patients had wound infection and there was no mortality in this study. Conclusion:?Tendon transfer is an effective valid solution to be considered in the management of foot drop in these patients.
基金the Beijing Health Technologies Promotion Program[number BHTPP202001]Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation[number 7222304]Beijing JST Research Horizontal Subject[number 2-3-1-1-164-02].
文摘Foot drop(FD)secondary to lumbar degenerative disease is a relatively uncommon finding in spinal practice.Although only a part of patients with FD can obtain satisfactory recovery of their muscle strength after operation,most of the articles still advocate surgical intervention at early stage.Despite the double roots compression is one of the accepted causes for FD,we describe an extremely rare case of a middle-age man presenting with a severe foot drop(tibialis anterior=0/5)resulted from three roots compression(L4-S1),who had undergone pedicle screws fixation(L3-S1),transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion(TLIF)at L4/5,laminotomy and discectomy at L5/S1 with laminotomy at L3/4 as well as conventional rehabilitation training postoperatively,which included strength training of the active and antagonistic muscles in the week lower extremity.Twelve months after surgery,the patient recovered from his deficit(tibialis anterior improved from 0/5 to 4/5).Therefore,we discuss the possible pathological mechanism and surgical option for the foot drop due to the lumbar degenerative disease as well as the potential risk factors portending prognosis postoperatively.
文摘Currently, the population percentage of diabetics suffering Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) and foot-drop gait anomaly was estimates as 15% in the United States. The onset of foot-drop could not be detected until symptoms could be observed visually, patient falling or patient experiencing painful gait issues and expensive medical tests. This research showed that by utilizing the plantar-pressure characteristics of DPN drop-foot gait, a set of index could be developed for the severity of DPN.
文摘Objective: The aim of this study was to improve the Chinese Daoyin technique (physical and breathing exercises), which is an ancient rehabilitation method, to elevate its effect and to standardize its operational procedure. Methods: Based on the ancient Chinese Daoyin technique, a six-step method was developed including: 1) motion imagination and imitation;2) mental and breathing regulation;3) target point determination;4) motion percussion;5) motion persistence;6) relaxation. Sixty drop-foot patients who suffered from hemiparesis after a stroke were randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group. Functional evaluation including Fugl-Meyer assessment score, Lovett manual muscle test (MMT), active range of motion of the ankle joint and electromyography were performed before and after the training course. The data were analyzed using the statistical software SPSS 12.0. Results: The differences between the two groups were significant. The effectiveness of the six-step group was significantly better than the effectiveness of the control group. Conclusion: The six-step method of the Chinese Daoyin technique is an effective rehabilitation training method for drop-foot in stroke patients with hemiparesis.
基金supported by a grant from the Shandong Science and Technology Development Plan Project in China,No.2012YD18031
文摘No recommended guidelines currently exist for the therapeutic concentration or dose of botulinum toxin type A （BTXA） injected into the muscle to treat limb spasticity. Therefore, in this randomized controlled trial, we explored the safety and efficacy of two concentrations and two doses of BTXA in the treatment of spastic toot after stroke to optimize this treatment in these patients. Eligible patients （n = 104） were randomized into four groups. The triceps surae and tibialis posterior on the affected side were injected with BTXA at one of two doses （200 U or 400 U） and two concentrations （50 U/mL or 100 U/mL）. 2he following assessments were conducted before as well as 4 days and 1, 2, 4, and 12 weeks after treatment： spasticity, assessed using the modified Ashworth scale; basic functional mobility, assessed using a timed up and go test; pace, assessed using a 10-meter timed walking test; and the ability to walk, assessed using Holden＇s graded scale and a visual analog scale. The reported results are based on the 89 patients that completed the study. We found significant differences for the two doses and concentrations of BTXA to improve the ability of patients to walk independently, with the high-dose/low-concentration combination providing the best effect. Onset and duration of the ameliorating effects of BTXA were 4-7 days and 12 weeks, respectively. Thus, BTXA effectively treated foot spasms after stroke at an optimal dose of 400 U and concentration of 50 U/mL.
文摘目的:观察踝关节虚拟现实训练对脑卒中患者足下垂和步行功能的影响。方法:选取60例脑卒中患者按随机数字表法分为对照组(n=30)和治疗组(n=30),对照组在常规康复训练上增加普通踝关节训练,治疗组在常规康复训练上增加踝关节虚拟现实训练,治疗前后采用踝关节主动活动度(AROM)、Fugl-Meyer下肢运动功能量表(Fugl-Meyer assessment lower extremity,FMA-LE)、10m最大步行速度(10m maximum walking speed,MWS)、计时起立-行走测试(timed up and go test,TUGT)进行评估。结果:治疗4周后,两组患者踝关节主动活动度AROM、FMA-LE评分、TUGT时间、10mMWS均较治疗前显著改善(P<0.05),且治疗组各项指标均优于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:踝关节虚拟现实训练可显著改善脑卒中患者的足下垂和步行功能。
文摘目的:运用Meta分析方法综合定量评价短足训练对扁平足患者足踝功能的影响,为扁平足患者更有效地进行训练提供理论依据。方法:检索Web of Science、The Cochrane Library、PubMed、Embase、CNKI数据库、维普数据库、中国生物医学文献数据库等中外文献数据库。检索文献时限为各数据库建库至2022-01-31。中文数据库检索词与检索式:(扁平足OR外翻足OR硬足)AND(短足训练OR物理治疗);英文数据库检索词与检索式(flat foot OR talipes valgus OR talipes calcaneovalgus)AND(short foot exercises OR physical therapy OR neurophysiotherapy)。选用Cochrane偏倚风险评估工具对纳入文献进行质量评价,运用Revman 5.4和Stata 12.0软件对所有纳入文献的足舟下降高度、足姿指数进行分析。结果:共纳入12篇文献,443名受试者。5篇为中度偏倚风险文献、7篇为低度偏倚风险文献。短足训练具有降低足舟下降高度的效果(SMD=-0.59,P<0.05)。受试者年龄(回归系数:-1.5639,P=0.004)、体质量指数(回归系数:-1.5639,P=0.023)和干预时间(回归系数:-1.4456,P=0.042)影响了纳入文献的整体效应。从效应量上来看,短足训练对足姿指数的干预有效果,但差异无显著性意义(SMD=-0.26,P>0.05)。结论:短足训练可以有效降低扁平足患者的足舟下降高度,对足姿指数的影响尚不明确。年龄、体质量指数和干预时间是影响短足训练干预效果的因素,是展开相关研究和组织扁平足患者康复训练需要考虑的因素。推荐扁平足患者选择短足训练作为训练手段。
