Case report on motor neuropathy associated with herpes zoster.
BACKGROUND
Complications associated with herpes zoster are primarily sensory, but motor involvement, especially in late life, can be part of the symptom complex.


METHODS
We report a case of herpes zoster with motor neuropathy in a 66-year-old female. Eighteen months after diagnosis and treatment, the patient is regaining muscular strength in the affected limb.


CONCLUSIONS
Treatment of motor neuropathy mainly consists of physical and occupational therapy. Most patients achieve functional recovery.
Murphy
Patrick
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University of Louisville, Department of Family and Geriatric Medicine, KY 40202, USA. pjmurph01@gwise.louisville.edu
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000209:etiology*