Publications by authors named "I Laffont"
Background: Following a stroke, brain activation reorganisation, movement compensatory strategies, motor performance and their evolution through rehabilitation are matters of importance for clinicians. Two non-invasive neuroimaging methods allow for recording task-related brain activation: functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and electroencephalography (fEEG), respectively based on hemodynamic response and neuronal electrical activity. Their simultaneous measurement during movements could allow a better spatiotemporal mapping of brain activation, and when associated to kinematic parameters could unveil underlying mechanisms of functional upper limb (UL) recovery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Walking ability is a key factor in enhanced recovery after foot ambulatory surgery. Plantar compartment block offers an analgesic alternative to popliteal sciatic nerve block (PSNB) for hallux valgus surgery. The objective of this study was to compare these two regional anesthesia strategies on patients' ability to recover a painless unaided walk.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Inferior glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) can cause disabling pain in hemiplegics. Conservative treatments have not been proven to be effective or maintained over time. A few studies have shown the benefits of surgical treatment.
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- Poliomyelitis is a serious disease that affects millions of people worldwide, and many survivors can experience ongoing problems like muscle weakness and fatigue, known as post-poliomyelitis syndrome (PPS).* -
- Researchers wanted to learn more about the immune system's role in PPS by comparing certain immune cells and factors between people with PPS and healthy controls.* -
- The study found that while the two groups were similar in several areas, PPS patients had higher levels of a specific enzyme in their blood, but overall, their immune responses were similar to healthy individuals.*
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- This study investigates the connection between shoulder function and MRI findings in children with neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP).
- Researchers assessed shoulder strength and muscle condition in 16 children, focusing on two specific muscles and the shape of the glenoid.
- Results showed that greater fatty infiltration in the subscapularis muscle was associated with decreased muscle thickness and poorer shoulder function, suggesting the need for detailed muscle evaluation in MRI assessments for NBPP patients.