The effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on balance, gait function and quality of life in patients with stroke.

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been used in various neurological diseases due to its positive effects on cortical excitability. The aim of our study is to examine the effects of tDCS in stroke and 28 patients with stroke were randomly divided into two groups as intervention and control groups. Balance was evaluated with the Timed Up and Go Test and Berg Balance Scale.

Sarcopenia is a possible risk factor for amputation after peripheral arterial interventions.

Objectives: Sarcopenia has been demonstrated to be related to unfavorable clinical outcomes in patients with vascular diseases. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between sarcopenia and clinical results in patients with peripheral arterial disease who underwent endovascular therapy (EVT).

Methods: This single-center retrospective study involved patients with PAD who underwent peripheral EVT at Ankara City Hospital, between January 2018 and December 2021.

Electrochemically pre-lithiated SiO@C nanocomposite anodes for improved performance in lithium-ion batteries.

Silica (SiO)-based materials are a promising alternative anode material due to their high specific capacity, abundance, safety, and environmental friendliness. However, the significant volume expansion and the formation of a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) with electrolytes cause active lithium loss and result in poor Coulombic efficiency of SiO-based materials, which hinder their commercial applications. Therefore, pre-lithiation, a method of embedding extra lithium ions in the electrodes prior to cycling, is an effective approach to replenish the largely irreversible lithium loss during cycling and overcomes these challenges.

Physical therapy versus radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized-controlled study.

Objectives: This study aims to compare the efficacy of physical therapy (PT) and radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).

Patients And Methods: Between May 2020 and July 2020, a total of 125 wrists of 95 patients (22 males, 73 females; mean age: 54.3±11.

An uncommon case of primary biliary cirrhosis and Hashimoto thyroiditis followed by the concurrent onset of multiple sclerosis and Sjögren syndrome.

A 51-year-old woman with a diagnosis of primary biliary cirrhosis and Hashimoto thyroiditis followed by concurrent onset of multiple sclerosis and Sjögren syndrome for seven years was admitted. The patient was treated with pulse steroid and cyclophosphamide combined with a physical therapy program. This is a case of four autoimmune diseases coexisting in a single patient, a finding which has not previously been described in the literature.

Sympathetic skin responses and electromyographic reaction times in chronic autoimmune thyroiditis: An overlooked electrodiagnostic study.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate peripheral nerve functions, sympathetic skin responses (SSRs), and electromyographic (EMG) reaction times in hypothyroid patients and to compare them to healthy individuals.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2007 and September 2007, a total of 54 patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis including 35 euthyroid (3 males, 32 females; mean age: 45.2±10.

Ultrasonographic and electrophysiological outcomes of carpal tunnel syndrome treated with low-level laser therapy: A double-blind, prospective, randomized, sham-controlled study.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on clinical, ultrasonographic (US), and electrophysiological findings in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).

Patients And Methods: Between January 2015 and August 2015, 42 patients (7 males, 35 females; mean age: 50.4±8.

Compliance with Long-Term Use of Orthoses Following Spinal Cord Injury.

Background: Prescription of orthoses and assistive devices that facilitate physical function is a major component of the rehabilitation process in spinal cord injury (SCI).

Objective: To evaluate the long-term use of orthoses prescribed during inpatient rehabilitation in people with SCI and investigate the factors related to discarding the device.

Materials And Methods: Medical records of 202 SCI patients who were included in an inpatient rehabilitation program of a tertiary research hospital were reviewed retrospectively.

Multiple dissecting intracranial and extracranial aneurysms in rheumatoid arthritis: a rare case.

A 52 year old female with a history of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and persistently raised levels of serum rheumatoid factor and cyclic citrunillated peptide, presented with dissecting aneurysms at the right internal carotid artery, and intact aneurysms at the supraclinoid segment and opening of the right opthalmic artery. Coil embolization was performed. The patient developed an ischaemic stroke two days later.

Scapular Winging Secondary to Iatrogenic Spinal Accessory Nerve Lesions.

Motor innervation of trapezius and sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscles is provided solely by the spinal accessory nerve (SAN). SAN palsy most often occurs as a result of iatrogenic injury to the nerve. A patient, who had undergone neck dissection for thyroid cancer, presented with pain and reduced range of motion of the shoulders.

Prognostic value of magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of physical therapy outcomes in patients with adhesive capsulitis.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate whether the treatment outcomes of patients with a clinical diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis (AC) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings consistent with AC undergoing physical therapy (PT) differs to those with AC in the absence of these MRI findings.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2012 and October 2012, a total of 30 patients (8 males, 22 females; mean age 55.6±12.

Computer Game Assisted Task Specific Exercises in the Treatment of Motor and Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Stroke: A Randomized Control Study.

Objectives: Computer game assisted task specific exercises (CGATSE) are rehabilitation gaming systems (RGS) used in stroke rehabilitation to facilitate patient performance of high intensity, task based, repetitive exercises aiming to enhance neuroplasticity. CGATSE maybe an appealing option in home based rehabilitation of stroke patients, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to determine the effects of CGATSE on hemiplegic arm-hand function, cognitive function and quality of life in stroke.

Scapula winging secondary to prone plank exercise: a case report.

: Scapular winging occurs when the muscles responsible for the stabilization of the scapula (serratus anterior, trapezius, rhomboid major and minor) are paralyzed due to any reason. The most frequently observed neurological aetiology is serratus anterior muscle dysfunction due to long thoracic nerve palsy. The cause of long thoracic nerve palsy may be traumatic or atraumatic.

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Treated Using Neural Therapy to the Temporomandibular Joint: A Case Report.

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD) include temporomandibular joint dysfunction and bruxism. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SJD) is a frequent cause of non-discogenic low back pain. Studies suggest a relationship between TMJD and SJD; however, the link remains unclear.

Bilateral peroneal nerve palsy secondary to prolonged sitting in an adolescent patient.

Peroneal nerve palsy most commonly occurs due to focal compression of the peroneal nerve at the level of the fibular head and causes foot drop and variable sensory loss. Mononeuropathies infrequently occur in childhood, bilateral peroneal palsy is very rare. In this article, we report the case of a 14-year-old boy with bilateral peroneal nerve entrapment which developed secondary to a prolonged sitting posture.

Elastofibroma dorsi: A case report on an unobserved cause of back pain.

Elastofibroma dorsi (ED) is a rare, benign soft tissue tumor which often occurs in the subscapular region of elderly individuals and shows a female predominance. While many patients remain asymptomatic, ED can cause pain in the periscapular region. The clinical signs of ED are non-specific and variable which can result in misdiagnoses; it is often confused with rotator cuff and cervical spine pathologies.

A Rare Benign Tumor With Diagnostic Difficulties: Synovial Chondromatosis.

In this article, we present a case of a 47-year-old male patient presenting with an insidious onset of hip pain and loss of range of motion. The patient was initially treated conservatively to no avail. Detailed investigations included magnetic resonance imaging of the left hip which revealed a synovitis.

Post-stroke bilateral heterotopic ossification: An acute problem with long-lasting consequences.

Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a complication of injury to the central nervous system in which production of lamellar bone within the soft tissues occurs resulting in pain, reduced range of motion (ROM) and loss of functional capacity. Heterotopic ossification is rarely seen in stroke patients and mostly affects the paretic side. In this article, we present a case of established bilateral HO of the hips soon after stroke onset.

Platelet-rich plasma injection in a patient with adhesive capsulitis due to chronic kidney disease.

Adhesive capsulitis is a common problem in patients with chronic kidney disease. Patients suffer from joint stiffness and painful joint movement.Conservative treatments consist non-steroid antiinflamatory drugs, intraarticular injections and physical therapy.

Ultrasound-guided versus blind subacromial corticosteroid and local anesthetic injection in the treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome: A randomized study of efficacy.

Objectives: This study aims to compare the effects of ultrasound (US)-guided and blind subacromial corticosteroid and local anesthetic (LA) injection in the treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) on shoulder pain, range of motion (ROM), and functionality.

Patients And Methods: The prospective study was conducted between 01 February 2017 and 31 May 2017. A total of 29 patients with clinical findings and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) consistent with SIS were randomized into two groups: 14 patients received US-guided subacromial corticosteroid and LA injection and 15 patients received a blind subacromial corticosteroid and LA injection.

Isolated brachial artery aneurysm successfully treated with a covered stent in a patient with Behçet's disease.

Behçet's disease is a vasculitic pathology characterized by skin lesions, genital ulcers, aphthous stomatitis, and uveitis. Arterial aneurysms are rare in this disease. Herein, we report a rare case of an isolated brachial artery aneurysm with a history of Behçet's disease treated with endovascular covered stenting of the brachial artery.

Effectiveness of continuous versus pulsed short-wave diathermy in the management of knee osteoarthritis: A randomized pilot study.

Background: Short-wave diathermy (SWD) is an electrotherapeutic modality used in the conservative treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Electromagnetic radiation delivered in continuous (cSWD) or pulse (pSWD) mode provides a deep heating effect on tissues. There is no consensus on outcomes of treatment with cSWD versus pSWD in KOA.

Effects of Bihemispheric Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Upper Extremity Function in Stroke Patients: A randomized Double-Blind Sham-Controlled Study.

Background And Purpose: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a treatment used in the rehabilitation of stroke patients aiming to improve functionality of the plegic upper extremity. Currently, tDCS is not routinely used in post stroke rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to establish the effects of bihemspheric tDCS combined with physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) on upper extremity motor function.