Compartment syndrome after serial casting in spastic diplegic cerebral palsy: a case report.

We present the case of a 24-year-old woman with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy who developed left lower extremity compartment syndrome after serial casting to treat an equinus contracture. To our knowledge, this represents the first case of compartment syndrome that has occurred from cast application to treat a deformity. The cast was the second placed in the treatment series and was removed 18 hours later because of increased pain.

Effects of vestibular and balance rehabilitation on sensory organization and dizziness handicap.

This retrospective study was undertaken to assess balance recovery and dizziness handicap in 32 patients after a vestibular and balance rehabilitation program. Outcomes were compared between 12 patients with peripheral vestibular disorders and 20 patients with central or mixed balance disorders. The patients were tested with posturography (sensory organization test [SOT]) and the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) before and after their therapy program.

Outcomes after rehabilitation for adults with balance dysfunction.

Objectives: To assess balance, dynamic gait, and dynamic visual acuity outcomes after a vestibular and balance rehabilitation program and to determine which variables were significantly associated with improved balance and ambulation.

Design: Retrospective case series.

Setting: Outpatient setting at a tertiary care facility.