Neuropathy, Stroke
Conditions
Brief summary
Stroke is the most common cause of mortality and is one of the most common causes of morbidity in the world. Polyneuropathies and entrapment neuropathies are known as the complications of stroke
Interventions
DEVICEEMG
Electrodiagnostic testing (electromyography and nerve conduction velocity) can objectively verify the tibial nerve dysfunction. Electrodiagnosis rests upon demonstrating impaired tibial nerve conduction across the tarsal tunnel in context of normal conduction
Sponsors
October 6 University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CROSSOVER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
55 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* 1- A hundred patients with hemiplegia /paresis subsequent to a stroke as diagnosed by CT or MRI. 2- A hundred patients from both sexes, their ages ranged from (55-65) years. 3- Body weight of patients was ranged from(55 -95 kg) ,while their height was from (151-185 cm) and BMI was ranged from (20-30 kg/m2). 4- Duration of illness (6 - 9 months post stroke). 5- Patients have spasticity ranging from grade 1 to grade 3 according to modified Ashworth scale 6- Patients were medically stable
Exclusion criteria
* 1- Patients with lumbosacral sciatica that could mimic TTS or interfere with its evaluation 2- Patients with tibial neuropathy, significant polyneuropathy, or marked orthopedic abnormalities; 3- Patients with contractures 4- Patients with psychological disturbance or seizures 5- Systemic diseases known to cause TTS, such as diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, or chronic renal failure;
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Electrodiagnostic testing | 30 minutes | Electrodiagnostic testing (electromyography and nerve conduction velocity) can objectively verify the tibial nerve dysfunction. Electrodiagnosis rests upon demonstrating impaired tibial nerve conduction across the tarsal tunnel in context of normal conduction. Compression results in damage to the myelin sheath and manifests as delayed latencies and slowed conduction velocities |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed