《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》

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Clinical Features of POEMS Syndrome and Effect of Rehabilitation during Sequelae Period: Two Cases Report

ZHANG Xin-yi1, HU Xue-yan2,3, HE Jing-jie2,3, DU Xiao-xia2,3, XU Ying2,3   

  1. 1. The People's Hospital of Nanpi County, Cangzhou, Hebei 061500, China; 2. Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing 100068, China; 3. Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing 100068, China
  • Published:2016-08-25 Online:2016-09-22

Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of comprehensive rehabilitation on POEMS syndrome during sequel period. Methods Two cases of POEMS syndrome with multiple peripheral nerve injury as the main manifestation received physical therapy, occupational therapy, acupuncture, surface electromyography biofeedback and other comprehensive rehabilitation treatment. Results After treatment, the muscle strength, trunk balance, standing balance ability, activities of daily living (ADL) improved. The score of Berg Balance Scale increased from 18 to 28 in the first case, the modified Bathel Index increased from 55 to 70 in the second case. Conclusion Comprehensive rehabilitation can improve the function of patients with POEMS syndrome during sequel period, and surface electromyography biofeedback plays an important role.

Key words: POEMS syndrome, rehabilitation, peripheral nerve injury, biofeedback