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Volume : II, Issue : I, February - 2012 Therapeutic Intervention of Post Surgical Removal of Oligodendroglioma- Case Report Lekhni Priya AND Narkeesh DOI : 10.9780/22307850, Published By : Laxmi Book Publication Abstract : 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. Keywords : Article : Cite This Article : Lekhni Priya AND Narkeesh, (2012). Therapeutic Intervention of Post Surgical Removal of Oligodendroglioma- Case Report. Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. II, Issue. I, DOI : 10.9780/22307850, http://oldisrj.lbp.world/UploadedData/739.pdf References : - Bobath (2009); Adult Hemiplegia - Evaluation and Treatment, 3rd ed., Butterworth – Heinemann, Pg no: 11, 20, 71 – 130
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