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Joint deformity patterns in severely physically disabled patients.

K Yokochi1

  • 1Department of Rehabilitation, Ohzora Hospital, Inasa, 7448 Nakagawa, Hosoe, Inasa, 431-1304, Shizuoka, Japan. yokochi@orange.ne.jp

Brain & Development
|October 2, 2001
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This study examined musculoskeletal deformities in 64 severely disabled patients, finding scoliosis and hip/knee contractures common. Patterns varied but were similar between spastic tetraplegia and dyskinesia groups.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Pediatric Neurology

Background:

  • Severe physical disabilities often lead to complex musculoskeletal deformities.
  • Understanding these patterns is crucial for effective management and intervention.
  • Spastic tetraplegia and dyskinesia are common neurological conditions associated with such disabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and characterize the patterns of spinal and extremity deformities in severely physically disabled patients.
  • To identify common co-occurring deformities.
  • To compare deformity patterns between patients with spastic tetraplegia and dyskinesia.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 64 patients with severe physical disability.
  • Assessment of spinal deformities (scoliosis types).

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  • Evaluation of lower extremity (hip, knee, ankle) and upper extremity joint deformities.

    • Main Results:

    • C-shaped scoliosis (48 patients) and S-shaped scoliosis (9 patients) were prevalent.
    • Hip deformities included windblown (20), adducted (22), and abducted (7).
    • Knee flexion deformities (39 patients) were common; ankle and upper extremity deformities were variable.
    • A common pattern involved C-shaped scoliosis with ipsilateral hip adduction, windblown hips, flexed knees, and dorsiflexed ankles.
    • No significant difference in joint deformity patterns was observed between spastic tetraplegia and dyskinesia groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Severe physical disability is associated with a high prevalence of spinal and lower extremity deformities.
    • Specific patterns of combined deformities exist.
    • The underlying neurological condition (spastic tetraplegia vs. dyskinesia) did not significantly alter these musculoskeletal deformity patterns.