Clinical Investigation and Nursing Care of Neuralgic Amyotrophy / 中国康复理论与实践
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
; (12): 191-192, 2007.
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@#ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical features and nursing care of neuralgic amyotrophy.MethodsThe course of the treatment and nursing in a group of patients with idiopathic neuralgic amyotrophy was analyzed retrospectively.ResultsMyoatrophy was found in all patients, while 42% of patients were involved in both sides. Serious pain, as initial symptom, was found in 92% of patients. After medical and physical treatment, as well as holistic nursing care, the pain disappeared in 1~2 weeks in all patients but one. All patients had been followed up for 2~13 months, muscle power was recovered in 67% of all patients, partially recovered in 33% of patients.ConclusionThe careful nursing and observation is very helpful for recover of neuralgic amyotrophy and can decrease complications.
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WPRIM
Language:
Zh
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
Year:
2007
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