《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2015, Vol. 21 ›› Issue (01): 96-099.

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Rehabilitation for Ataxia after Operation for Hemangioblastoma: A Case Report

DU Xiao-xia, XING Nai-fei, SONG Lu-ping, HE Jing-jie, ZHU Yong-lian.
  

  1. Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Neurorehabilitation, Beijing Bo'Ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Centre, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2015-01-25 Online:2015-01-25

Abstract: Objective To explore the feature and rehabilitation of ataxia post 5 times recurrence of hemangioblastoma. Methods A case was reviewed combined with literatures. Results The patient presented cerebellar ataxia after 5 times recurrence of hemangioblastoma. The score of Fugl-Meyer Assessment of balance increased from 4 to 13, while the modified Barthel Index from 50 to 90 after 3 months of rehabilitation. Conclusion Rehabilitation may improve the activeties of daily living and balance for patient with ataxia after multiple recurrences of hemangioblastoma.

Key words: hemangioblastoma, ataxia, balance, activeties of daily living, rehabilitation