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International Journal of Advances In Case Reports

Volume 11, Issue 1, 2024
Mcmed International
International Journal of Advances In Case Reports
Issn
XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 - 8005 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
WRIST DROP IN LEPROSY: ROLE OF STEROID AND ADJUNCT PHYSICAL THERAPY IN EARLY RECOVERY
Author
Sunil V Gitte1*, K M Kamble2, R N Sabat3
Email
sv.gitte@gov.in
keyword
Wrist drop, leprosy, MB, Voluntary Muscle Testing (VMT), Eye, Hand Feet score (EHF), Multi Drug Therapy (MDT).
Abstract
To study the role of intervention with steroid and adjunct physical therapy in early reported wrist drop in leprosy under Disability Prevention and Medical Rehabilitation (DPMR) programme. An MB leprosy cases 5 year after RFT (Release after treatment) presented with wrist drop with ulna median weakness reported to the Research Institute. Clinical history, examination and skin smear was done. Steroid (Prednisolone) and physiotherapy exercise initiated and assessed VMT and EHF with follow-up at regular interval. After 15 weeks, there was complete recovery of affected part of leprosy person. Use of steroid and physiotherapy wrist drop in initial stages shows significant improvement in the muscle power.
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