Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 2005
Case ReportsA novel approach to prevent repeated catheter migration in a patient with a baclofen pump: a case report.
We report a novel solution to a problem of repeated catheter migration that may aid others caring for patients with catheter migration problems. Catheter migration is a frequently reported complication of intrathecal drug delivery systems. ⋯ This solution has not been previously described. Paraspinal pump placement may eliminate repeated catheter migration for patients with intrathecal drug pumps.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 2005
Late auditory and event-related potentials can be useful to predict good functional outcome after coma.
To investigate whether late auditory and event-related potentials, and in particular N100 and mismatch negativity, together with clinical parameters, can help to predict good functional outcome in comatose patients. ⋯ Late auditory and event-related potentials, and particularly N100 and mismatch negativity, provide strong prognostic factors for good functional outcome. Furthermore, these components may enhance the accuracy of prognosis when associated with other clinical parameters available at the early stage of coma.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 2005
Case ReportsMagnetic resonance neurography diagnosed brachial plexitis: a case report.
Idiopathic brachial plexitis is a rare disorder presenting with pain and weakness in the shoulder girdle and upper extremity. Idiopathic brachial plexitis can mimic other conditions that cause acute pain and weakness around the shoulder, and its diagnosis can be challenging. There is no special test for the diagnosis of idiopathic brachial plexitis, although electromyography may be useful. In this case of idiopathic brachial plexitis, we present magnetic resonance neurography findings for the first time.