The Relationship Between Scoliosis, Spinal Bone Density, and Truncal Muscle Strength in Familial Dysautonomia Patients.

This combined retrospective and prospective study aimed to investigate the relationship between scoliosis, spinal bone mineral density (BMD), and truncal muscle strength in patients with familial dysautonomia (FD). A total of 79 FD patients (40 male, 39 female) aged 5-44 years were included. The severity of scoliosis, lumbar spine BMD (Z-score), and truncal muscle strength were assessed.

Correlation between time to diagnosis and rehabilitation outcomes in patients with spinal dural arteriovenous fistula.

Background: Spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas (SDAVFs) are the most common spinal vascular malformations and can be a significant cause of myelopathy although they are under diagnosed. Surgical or embolization treatment of SDAVFs improved significantly in the last decade. However, a high percentage of patients are still left with severe disability.

Functional reconstruction of subtotal glossectomy defects with radial forearm free flap: case report and review of literature.

Unlabelled: Adequate reconstruction of defects that are consequences of glossectomy is of primary importance for achieving satisfactory functional results and improving the quality of life.

Aim: The aim of this study was to report a case of free flap reconstruction of a subtotal glossectomy defect and discuss it in relation to other available methods.

Case Report: A 48-year-old woman was operated on for a T4N0M0 squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue.

Lack of migraine in headaches of familial dysautonomia patients.

Familial Dysautonomia (FD) is an autosomal recessive genetic disease where autonomic and sensory functions are defective affecting many body systems including the vascular. Plasma level of the neurotransmitter Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide (CGRP) is decreased in FD patients. This compound has been implicated to take part in the pathogenesis of migraine.

Rehabilitation outcomes of stroke patients treated with multi-modal endovascular reperfusion therapy.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of multi-modal endovascular reperfusion therapy (MMRT) on functional outcomes following rehabilitation.

Methods: Data from 14 MMRT-treated patients were analyzed and compared to MMRT-ineligible, age and stroke severity-matched patients treated at the same Neurological and Rehabilitation departments. Neurological evaluation was assessed with the NIH stroke scale (NIHSS).