Many Stroke Patients Not Receiving Timely Rehabilitation
Many stroke patients referred to rehabilitation services, do not actually receive these services.
Neurorehabilitation
Spastic Arm Paralysis Improved With C7 Nerve Transfer
Patients who underwent C7 nerve transfer and rehabilitation experienced better functional improvement than those who underwent rehabilitation alone.
Early Discharge Services Reduce Hospital Stay, Disability After Stroke
Early supported discharge services may also help care facilities better manage their need for hospital beds and conventional hospital stay costs.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Improve Stroke Recovery
More patients receiving VNS experienced enhanced arm movement over a 90-day period.
Complications That Disrupt Rehabilitation Usually Avoidable
Preventable causes include dehydration, heart failure, pneumonia, and UTIs.
Contralaterally Controlled Functional Stimulation Improves Dexterity After Stroke
Ninety-seven percent of people who received CCFES reported improved use of their hands.
Brain-Machine Interface Training Helps Restore Mobility in Paraplegics
A specially designed shirt produced tiny vibrations on their arms every time the avatar moved, providing tactile feedback of each step taken.
AAN Issues Practice Advisory for Etanercept in Post-Stroke Disability
AAN GDDI subcommittee seemed less than supportive of the use of etanercept in post-stroke disability.
New Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
Communication and coordination among the healthcare team are essential for a stroke patient’s survival.
Chip Implant Helps Restore Movement in Quadriplegia
Signals from the motor cortex bypass the damaged spinal cord to help the patient move their hands and arms.
