Rehabilitation of a patient severely involved with multiple sclerosis.
This case study presents a young woman who was admitted to our facility in an emaciated physical condition. She had multiple pressure sores and severe contractures about the neck, trunk, and lower extremities, necessitating dependence in all care. Slow but consistent progress was noted trhoughout a four-month aggressive rehabilitation program. The various treatment approaches and resulting functional gains are detailed.
D000328:Adult; D003286:Contracture / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D009333:Neck; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011187:Posture; D011312:Pressure; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000517:prevention & control