Potential role of serum prolactin measurement in the diagnosis of late posttraumatic seizures. A case report.

Posttraumatic seizures are an important medical complication after traumatic brain injury. However, the diverse clinical presentation of posttraumatic seizures, combined with the cognitive and behavior deficits frequently seen in this patient population, can make the diagnosis of posttraumatic seizures particularly challenging. Electroencephalography and imaging studies are often abnormal and nonspecific.

Intrathecal baclofen for intractable axial dystonia.

Following spinal instrumentation for scoliosis, a patient developed intractable axial dystonia refractory to conservative medical management. We describe the successful treatment of this dystonia with a continuous infusion of intrathecal baclofen and the subsequent long-term management.

Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation.

Improved survival from severe traumatic brain injury has prompted the development of dedicated rehabilitation programs. Ideally, rehabilitation should begin during acute care in order to prevent later complications. Medically stable patients should be referred from acute care to acute rehabilitation programs for evaluation and then treatment or transfer as appropriate.

Rehabilitation in brain disorders. 4. Specific disorders.

This self-directed learning module highlights important aspects of medical rehabilitation of patients with brain disorders. The specific disorders reviewed in this module are traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other degenerative disorders. This module is a section of the chapter on rehabilitation of brain disorders for the Self-Directed Medical Knowledge Program Study Guide for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation.