Short-Term Motor Outcomes in Parkinson’s Disease after Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Combined with Post-Operative Rehabilitation: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Background. The effects of subthalamic nuclear deep brain stimulation therapy (STN-DBS) and combined postoperative rehabilitation for patients with Parkinson’s disease with postural instability have yet to be well reported. This study investigated the effects of short-term postoperative rehabilitati...

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Main Authors: Kazunori Sato, Yoshihide Hokari, Eriko Kitahara, Nana Izawa, Kozo Hatori, Kaoru Honaga, Genko Oyama, Taku Hatano, Hirokazu Iwamuro, Atsushi Umemura, Yasushi Shimo, Nobutaka Hattori, Toshiyuki Fujiwara
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Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:Parkinson's Disease
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/8448638
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author Kazunori Sato
Yoshihide Hokari
Eriko Kitahara
Nana Izawa
Kozo Hatori
Kaoru Honaga
Genko Oyama
Taku Hatano
Hirokazu Iwamuro
Atsushi Umemura
Yasushi Shimo
Nobutaka Hattori
Toshiyuki Fujiwara
author_facet Kazunori Sato
Yoshihide Hokari
Eriko Kitahara
Nana Izawa
Kozo Hatori
Kaoru Honaga
Genko Oyama
Taku Hatano
Hirokazu Iwamuro
Atsushi Umemura
Yasushi Shimo
Nobutaka Hattori
Toshiyuki Fujiwara
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description Background. The effects of subthalamic nuclear deep brain stimulation therapy (STN-DBS) and combined postoperative rehabilitation for patients with Parkinson’s disease with postural instability have yet to be well reported. This study investigated the effects of short-term postoperative rehabilitation with STN-DBS on physical function in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Methods. Patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease who were admitted to our hospital for STN-DBS surgery were included in this study. Data were prospectively collected and retrospectively analyzed. Postoperative rehabilitation consisted of muscle-strengthening exercises, stretching, and balance exercises for 40–60 minutes per day for approximately 14 days. The Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest), Timed Up and Go test (TUG) seconds and steps, Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS), seconds for 10 times toe-tapping, lower limb extension torque using StrengthErgo240, and center of pressure sway in the quiet standing posture were evaluated preoperatively, postoperatively, and at discharge. Mini-BESTest changes were also evaluated in the two groups classified by the presence or absence of postural instability. One-way and two-way repeated measures analyses of variance were performed for each of the three periods of change, and paired t-tests with the Bonferroni method were performed as multiple comparison tests. A stepwise multiple regression model was used to identify factors associated with balance improvement. Results. A total of 60 patients with Parkinson’s disease were included, and there were significant increases in Mini-BESTest, TIS, StrengthErgo240, and postural sway during closed-eye standing compared to pre- and postoperative conditions at discharge (p<0.05), and they decreased significantly compared to the postoperative period (p<0.05). On stepwise multiple regression analysis, decreased steps of TUG and improvement of TIS scores were related to improvement of the Mini-BESTest (p<0.05). In addition, Mini-BESTest scores in both groups with and without postural instability were significantly increased at discharge compared to preoperative and postoperative conditions (p<0.01). Conclusion. Postoperative rehabilitation combined with STN-DBS may provide short-term improvements in physical function compared with the preoperative medicated status. The improvements in gait step length and trunk function may be important factors for obtaining improvement of postoperative postural stability.
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spelling doaj-art-7476781c84904324bafacf448fb8d1072025-02-03T05:57:23ZengWileyParkinson's Disease2042-00802022-01-01202210.1155/2022/8448638Short-Term Motor Outcomes in Parkinson’s Disease after Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Combined with Post-Operative Rehabilitation: A Pre-Post Comparison StudyKazunori Sato0Yoshihide Hokari1Eriko Kitahara2Nana Izawa3Kozo Hatori4Kaoru Honaga5Genko Oyama6Taku Hatano7Hirokazu Iwamuro8Atsushi Umemura9Yasushi Shimo10Nobutaka Hattori11Toshiyuki Fujiwara12Department of Rehabilitation MedicineDepartment of Rehabilitation MedicineDepartment of Rehabilitation MedicineDepartment of Rehabilitation MedicineDepartment of Rehabilitation MedicineDepartment of Rehabilitation MedicineDepartment of NeurologyDepartment of NeurologyDepartment of Research and Therapeutics for Movement DisordersDepartment of Research and Therapeutics for Movement DisordersDepartment of NeurologyDepartment of NeurologyDepartment of Rehabilitation MedicineBackground. The effects of subthalamic nuclear deep brain stimulation therapy (STN-DBS) and combined postoperative rehabilitation for patients with Parkinson’s disease with postural instability have yet to be well reported. This study investigated the effects of short-term postoperative rehabilitation with STN-DBS on physical function in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Methods. Patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease who were admitted to our hospital for STN-DBS surgery were included in this study. Data were prospectively collected and retrospectively analyzed. Postoperative rehabilitation consisted of muscle-strengthening exercises, stretching, and balance exercises for 40–60 minutes per day for approximately 14 days. The Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest), Timed Up and Go test (TUG) seconds and steps, Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS), seconds for 10 times toe-tapping, lower limb extension torque using StrengthErgo240, and center of pressure sway in the quiet standing posture were evaluated preoperatively, postoperatively, and at discharge. Mini-BESTest changes were also evaluated in the two groups classified by the presence or absence of postural instability. One-way and two-way repeated measures analyses of variance were performed for each of the three periods of change, and paired t-tests with the Bonferroni method were performed as multiple comparison tests. A stepwise multiple regression model was used to identify factors associated with balance improvement. Results. A total of 60 patients with Parkinson’s disease were included, and there were significant increases in Mini-BESTest, TIS, StrengthErgo240, and postural sway during closed-eye standing compared to pre- and postoperative conditions at discharge (p<0.05), and they decreased significantly compared to the postoperative period (p<0.05). On stepwise multiple regression analysis, decreased steps of TUG and improvement of TIS scores were related to improvement of the Mini-BESTest (p<0.05). In addition, Mini-BESTest scores in both groups with and without postural instability were significantly increased at discharge compared to preoperative and postoperative conditions (p<0.01). Conclusion. Postoperative rehabilitation combined with STN-DBS may provide short-term improvements in physical function compared with the preoperative medicated status. The improvements in gait step length and trunk function may be important factors for obtaining improvement of postoperative postural stability.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/8448638
spellingShingle Kazunori Sato
Yoshihide Hokari
Eriko Kitahara
Nana Izawa
Kozo Hatori
Kaoru Honaga
Genko Oyama
Taku Hatano
Hirokazu Iwamuro
Atsushi Umemura
Yasushi Shimo
Nobutaka Hattori
Toshiyuki Fujiwara
Short-Term Motor Outcomes in Parkinson’s Disease after Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Combined with Post-Operative Rehabilitation: A Pre-Post Comparison Study
Parkinson's Disease
title Short-Term Motor Outcomes in Parkinson’s Disease after Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Combined with Post-Operative Rehabilitation: A Pre-Post Comparison Study
title_full Short-Term Motor Outcomes in Parkinson’s Disease after Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Combined with Post-Operative Rehabilitation: A Pre-Post Comparison Study
title_fullStr Short-Term Motor Outcomes in Parkinson’s Disease after Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Combined with Post-Operative Rehabilitation: A Pre-Post Comparison Study
title_full_unstemmed Short-Term Motor Outcomes in Parkinson’s Disease after Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Combined with Post-Operative Rehabilitation: A Pre-Post Comparison Study
title_short Short-Term Motor Outcomes in Parkinson’s Disease after Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation Combined with Post-Operative Rehabilitation: A Pre-Post Comparison Study
title_sort short term motor outcomes in parkinson s disease after subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation combined with post operative rehabilitation a pre post comparison study
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/8448638
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