《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2021, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (12): 1483-1488.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2021.12.016

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Integrative Rehabilitation for Hypertrophic Olivary Degeneration after Operation of Brain Stem Cavernous Malformation: A Case Report

WANG Nan,ZHAO Qing(),HU Qi-long,CHEN Jing-jing,XU Yan,GUO Xin-di   

  1. Shanghai Yang Zhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center), Shanghai 201619, China
  • Received:2021-09-14 Revised:2021-11-09 Published:2021-12-25 Online:2021-12-29
  • Contact: ZHAO Qing E-mail:qingzhao2010@hotmail.com
  • Supported by:
    The Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Inheritance Project of Shanghai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (No. [2020]2);Medical Innovation Research Special Project of Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan(21Y31920305)

Abstract:

Objective To summarize the integrative rehabilitation treatment of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine in hypertrophic olivary degeneration (HOD) secondary to the operation of brain stem cavernous malformation. Methods The clinical data of medication, rehabilitation and follow-up of a patient with HOD secondary to operation on brain stem cavernous malformation was retrospectively analyzed.Results Three months after operation, limb static and motor tremor, dysarthria, palate spasm, eye movement disorder and walking difficulty appeared. The patient was diagnosed as HOD according to clinical features and brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). He was treated with pertinence rehabilitation training combined with TCM including acupuncture and herbs. After integrative rehabilitation, he could stand and walk independently, the tremor was alleviated, the balance function improved, the activities of daily living improved, and the dosage of oral western medicine also decreased.Conclusion After intracranial surgery, secondary neurodegeneration and movement disorder may appear, and it could be improved by integrative rehabilitation treatment of TCM and Western medicine

Key words: brain stem cavernous malformation, hypertrophic olivary degeneration, integrative rehabilitation

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