Choroid plexus volumes in patients with transient global amnesia: A retrospective study.

Increased choroid plexus (ChP) volume is well known to be associated with glymphatic system dysfunction. This study aimed to investigate glymphatic system function in patients with transient global amnesia (TGA) compared to healthy controls through ChP volumes measurements. We retrospectively enrolled patients with TGA from our hospital, as well as healthy controls.

Complex regional pain syndrome type II caused by iatrogenic lateral dorsal cutaneous nerve injury: A case report.

Rationale: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a painful condition classified as type I or II depending on the absence or presence of nerve injury, respectively. Injury to the lateral dorsal cutaneous nerve (LDCN), a branch of the sural nerve, is a rare occurrence observed after a sprain or procedures conducted on the lateral side of the ankle.

Patient Concerns: A 38-year-old female, who had undergone prolotherapy for a sprain in the lateral side of the left ankle 3 months ago, presented with persistent causalgia and dysesthesia around the injection site.

Feasibility of segmental bioelectrical impedance analysis for mild- to moderate-degree breast cancer-related lymphedema: Correlation with circumferential volume measurement and phase angle.

Segmental multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (s-MFBIA) has been adopted recently to evaluate the volume of breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). This procedure uses the segmental phase angle (s-PhA) as an indicator of cellular integrity. In the smaller-built Asian population, the BCRL often has a small volume difference and can be overlooked by tape circumference volume measurement (TVM).

An investigation of thalamic nuclei volumes and the intrinsic thalamic structural network based on motor subtype in drug naïve patients with Parkinson's disease.

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the alterations in thalamic nuclei volumes and the intrinsic thalamic structural network in patients with de novo Parkinson's disease (PD) based on their predominant symptoms.

Methods: We enrolled 65 patients with de novo PD (44 patients with tremor-dominant [TD] subtype and 21 patients with postural instability and gait disturbance [PIGD] subtype) and 20 healthy controls. All subjects underwent three-dimensional T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging.

Cognitive Intervention with Musical Stimuli Using Digital Devices on Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Study.

The effect of music therapy on cognitive function has been widely reported; however, its clinical implications remain controversial. Performing therapeutic musical activities in groups using individualized instruments can help overcome the issues of engagement and compliance. We aimed to evaluate the effect of a cognitive intervention with musical stimuli using digital devices on mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Compressive peroneal neuropathy by an intraneural ganglion cyst combined with L5 radiculopathy: A case report.

Rationale: Most cases of foot drop are known to result from lower motor neuron pathologies, particularly lumbar radiculopathy and peripheral neuropathy, including common peroneal neuropathy. To improve the prognosis of foot drop, it is important to quickly and accurately diagnose the etiology and provide appropriate treatment.

Patient Concerns: A 65-year-old female patient with a history of L4-5 intervertebral disc herniation presented with right foot drop that had developed 1 month previously.

Effect of spinal kypho-orthosis to gait and forward flexion in Parkinson disease.

[Purpose] The gait characteristics, such as short step, decreased arm swing and stooped posture, in Parkinson disease (PD) are well established. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments have been attempted to improve the gait in patients with PD. Among the non-pharmacological approaches to improve gait, spinal orthosis can be applied for patients with spinal deformity.

The effects of additional arm weights on arm-swing magnitude and gait patterns in Parkinson's disease.

Objective: Recently, arm facilitation has been interested in gait rehabilitation. However, there have been few studies concerning arm facilitation in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of increasing arm weights on gait pattern in patients with PD.

Analysis of Vertical Ground Reaction Force Variables Using Foot Scans in Hemiplegic Patients.

Objective: To analyze the differences in the vertical ground reaction force (GRF) variables of hemiplegic patients compared with a control group, and between the affected and unaffected limbs of hemiplegic patients using foot scans.

Methods: Patients (n=20) with hemiplegia and healthy volunteers (n=20) underwent vertical force analysis. We measured the following: the first and second peak forces (F1, F2) and the percent stances at which they occurred (T1, T2); the vertical force impulse (VFI) and stance times.