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Volume : II, Issue : I, February - 2012

Therapeutic Intervention of Post Surgical Removal of Oligodendroglioma- Case Report

Lekhni Priya AND Narkeesh

Published By : Laxmi Book Publication

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Aims and objectives: To describe the evaluation, management and rehabilitation of left side hemi plegia of a middle aged female in spastic stage. Background: History of tumor which was treated surgically. The reported onset was gradual with chief complaint of not being able to use her left side of the body, post surgery. Treatment: The patient was having medical, surgical and physiotherapy treatment from last 6 years. Uniqueness: This case is unique in terms that it involves a patient with, initially having minor weakness in left hand, progressed to spastic hemiplegic stage due to improper rehabilitation and unawareness. Conclusions: By presenting this case report, we hope a better understanding and necessity of early physiotherapy management and rehabilitation in hemiplegic cases and how to return to one's normal independent life.

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Lekhni Priya AND Narkeesh, (2012). Therapeutic Intervention of Post Surgical Removal of Oligodendroglioma- Case Report. Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. II, Issue. I, http://oldisrj.lbp.world/UploadedData/739.pdf

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