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Interdisciplinary, Intensive, Activity-Based Treatment for Intrauterine Spinal Cord Infarct: A Case Report

Cara E Felter1, Erin E Neuland2, Shannon C Iuculano2

  • 1Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.

Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
|February 19, 2019
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Intrauterine spinal cord infarcts (IUSCI) causing tetraplegia are rare. Activity-based therapies (ABT) show promise for improving motor and cognitive development in affected children.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Intrauterine spinal cord infarcts (IUSCI) leading to tetraplegia are exceptionally rare conditions.
  • Limited data exists on the long-term functional outcomes for individuals with IUSCI.

Observation:

  • This case study details the progress of a 3-year-old female diagnosed with IUSCI.
  • The child underwent intensive, interdisciplinary activity-based therapies (ABT).

Findings:

  • The child demonstrated significant improvements in achieving developmental milestones.
  • Progress was noted in both fine and gross motor skills, alongside social and cognitive development.

Implications:

  • Children with developing nervous systems may particularly benefit from ABT.
  • Activity-based therapies should be strongly considered for managing pediatric IUSCI.
  • This case highlights the potential of ABT in enhancing functional recovery in rare neurological conditions.

Keywords:
activity-based therapycase reportearly mobilityintrauterine spinal cord infarct

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