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Isolated Neck Extensor Myopathy: A Case Presentation of RapidĀ Onset and Spontaneous Recovery.
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PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation [PM R] 2018 May; Vol. 10 (5), pp. 552-554. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Oct 06. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Patients presenting with a chin-on-chest deformity, or dropped head syndrome, may have a diagnosis of isolated neck extensor myopathy (INEM). INEM is a diagnosis of exclusion occurring primarily in elderly patients. INEM usually has a benign progression, which may involve the shoulder girdle but does not advance to other muscle groups. Patients without an inflammatory etiology typically experience minimal or no recovery of their symptoms. Dropped head syndrome has various implications on a patient's quality of life and activities of daily living. We present a unique case of INEM with rapid onset and complete clinical recovery within a time frame of 4 months.<br />Level of Evidence: V.<br /> (Copyright © 2018 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Aged
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Muscular Diseases diagnosis
Muscular Diseases physiopathology
Neck Muscles diagnostic imaging
Radiography
Remission, Spontaneous
Activities of Daily Living
Cervical Vertebrae diagnostic imaging
Exercise Therapy methods
Muscular Diseases rehabilitation
Neck Muscles physiopathology
Quality of Life
Recovery of Function
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1934-1563
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 28988978
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmrj.2017.09.011