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Eccentric Training as an Adjunct to Rehabilitation Program for Hereditary Multiple Exostoses: A Case Report
Zeynep Hazar Kanik1, Gurkan Gunaydin2, Ugur Sozlu3
1PhD, PT, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University , Ankara, Turkey .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|April 5, 2016
Summary
Eccentric training can aid rehabilitation for hereditary multiple exostoses (HME). This approach may reduce pain and improve function in HME patients post-surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Medical Genetics
Background:
- Hereditary multiple exostoses (HME) is an autosomal dominant skeletal disorder.
- Characterized by benign cartilage-capped bone tumors (exostoses) typically in long bone metaphyses.
- Affects approximately 1 in 50,000 individuals.
Observation:
- A patient with HME presented with pain, limited joint motion, muscle weakness, and functional deficits post-arthroscopic surgery.
- No prior research has investigated rehabilitation strategies for HME.
Findings:
- Eccentric training was explored as an adjunct to a rehabilitation program for HME.
- The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of eccentric training in HME patients.
Implications:
- Eccentric training may be a beneficial component of post-operative rehabilitation for HME.
- Potential benefits include reduced pain, improved range of motion, enhanced muscle strength, and better functional outcomes.
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