Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ›› 2025, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (3): 365-372.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2025.03.014

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Assessment of rehabilitation of corpus callosum infarction: a case report based on functional near infrared spectroscopy

CHEN Yudong1a,2, DU Xiaoxia1a,2, HUANG Fubiao1b,2, YE Changqing1a,2, MA Lin1a,2, WANG Yunlei1a,2, WU Xiaoli1a,2()   

  1. 1. a. Department of Neurology Rehabilitation; b. Department of Occupational Therapy, Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing 100068, China
    2. Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:2024-09-20 Revised:2025-02-08 Published:2025-03-25 Online:2025-03-25
  • Contact: WU Xiaoli, E-mail: wendy2006315@126.com
  • Supported by:
    China Rehabilitation Research Center Project (Youth)(2023ZX-Q4)

Abstract:

Objective To report the individualized rehabilitation protocol administered to a patient suffering from corpus callosum injury subsequent to cerebral infarction, manifesting clinically as alien hand syndrome, attention deficits, spatial neglect and gait apraxia; and to emphasize the application of functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) in the assessment of cerebral activation.

Methods A 54-year-old male with corpus callosum damage following cerebral infarction was assessed by a comprehensive array of neuropsychological assessments, such as Mini-Mental State Examination, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment and Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, etc. Based on these assessments, a personalized rehabilitation program was devised, incorporating physical therapy, occupational therapy, task-oriented training, mirror therapy, computer-assisted cognitive training, as well as Schulte's square attention training, bilateral limb coordination training and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). fNIRS was used to evaluate changes in brain activation before and after rehabilitation.

Results After more than a month of comprehensive rehabilitation, the patient experienced significant improvements in Alien hand syndrome, attention deficit and spatial neglect. Gait was normalized, and enhancements were observed in motor function, cognition and activity of daily living. fNIRS analysis revealed favorable alterations in cerebral activation patterns.

Conclusion For the intricate symptoms associated with corpus callosum injury, a multidisciplinary rehabilitation approach, particularly the incorporation of Schulte's square attention training, bilateral coordination exercises and TMS, alongside fNIRS for monitoring cerebral activation, showed significant rehabilitation effects.

Key words: cerebral infarction, corpus callosum, rehabilitation, transcranial magnetic stimulation, functional near infrared spectroscopy

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