Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 1998
Case ReportsFlashback and nightmares after surgery under neuraxial anesthesia: a report of two cases.
Recall, awareness, flashback, and nightmares are reported complications of general anesthesia, but flashback and nightmares after regional anesthesia have not been described. Two patients underwent vascular and orthopedic surgery under spinal and epidural anesthesia, respectively. ⋯ In both patients the anesthetic course was uneventful, but the recovery process was complicated by flashbacks and nightmares leading to depression, physical complaints, and lengthy convalescence. Flashback and nightmares after neuraxial anesthesia are unreported and, therefore, their incidence is unknown.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 1998
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialCombined exercise and motivation program: effect on the compliance and level of disability of patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.
To assess the effect of a combined exercise and motivation program on the compliance and level of disability of patients with chronic and recurrent low back pain. ⋯ The combined exercise and motivation program increased the rate of attendance at scheduled physical therapy sessions, ie, short-term compliance, and reduced disability and pain levels by the 12-month follow-up. However, there was no difference between the motivation and control groups with regard to long-term exercise compliance.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 1998
Clinical TrialSide effects of chronic intrathecal baclofen on erection and ejaculation in patients with spinal cord lesions.
Assess modifications of sexual function in men treated with intrathecal baclofen for spinal spasticity. ⋯ Intrathecal baclofen may compromise erection and ejaculation. This effect is reversible. Patients should be informed of this effect.