Diagnostic elements in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case report.

Autor: Marcu IR; Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova 200349, Romania., Rogoveanu OC; Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova 200349, Romania., Pădureanu R; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova 200349, Romania., Pădureanu V; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova 200349, Romania., Dop D; Department of Pediatrics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova 200349, Romania.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Biomedical reports [Biomed Rep] 2024 Aug 01; Vol. 21 (4), pp. 141. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 01 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI: 10.3892/br.2024.1829
Abstrakt: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare neurological disease that involves the degeneration of both upper and lower motor neurons responsible for controlling voluntary muscle activity. Most people with ALS die within 3-5 years due to respiratory failure. The current study presents the case of a 68-year-old woman diagnosed with ALS based on the subjective and objective findings from the patient's initial physiotherapy assessment and on neurophysiological tests. Physiotherapy interventions are aiming to maintain the patient's strength, balance and functional independence for as long as possible. The present case report aimed to highlight that a multidisciplinary team approach is necessary for the management of a progressive degenerative disease such as ALS.
Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
(Copyright: © 2024 Marcu et al.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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