Caracterização motora e funcional da paraplegia espástica, atrofia óptica e neuropatia periférica (síndrome Spoan) / Functional and motor characterization of spastic paraplegia, optic atrophy and peripheral neuropathy
AUTOR(ES)
Zódja Graciani
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2009
RESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Spoan syndrome is a complex form of spastic paraplegia of recessive inheritance recently identified in individuals from Southwest of Rio Grande do Norte state. Clinical features are characterized by congenital optic atrophy, progressive spastic paraplegia, and axonal neuropathy, resulting in severe handicap. Phenotypic description of this disease is nevertheless not complete; functional and quantitative studies, that would help planning a rehabilitation strategy, have not been undertaken. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the motor performance and functional abilities of individual with Spoan syndrome. CASUISTIC AND METHODS: 61 individuals with confirmed diagnosis of Spoan, with ages ranging from 5 and 72 years were evaluated. Hand grip strength was measured with a Jamar hydraulic dynamometer and the sensitivity to deep pressure and protective hands and feet with Semmes-Weinstein nylon monofilaments. Functional abilities were verified by the Modified Barthel Index. For motor performance, the following procedures were performed: 1. Spasticity quantification, according to modified Ashworth scale; 2. Dysfunction level, according to the spastic paraplegia rating scale described by Schule and functional scale of hereditary spastic paraplegia described by Fink; 3. Gait ability, verified with deambulation index; 4.Sitting ability, using motor assessment scale. RESULTS: grip hand weakness was reduced in all patients, with a moderate inverse correlation between age and hand strength. Sensibility was abnormal in 100% of evaluated individuals in at least six points of hands and feet. Dependency level was minimum in 3.3%, moderate in 23.3%, severe in 46.6%, and total in 26.6% of individuals. According to Schule s scale , 60% of individuals scored between 40/52 and 52/52 points; in Fink s scale,71% achieved level 5 (maximum) of dysfunction. Spasticity level had a bimodal distribution, with 30,5% achieving level 1 and 37,7% level 4. Gait ability was reduced, with 83% of individuals being wheelchair bound and 11% bedridden. Sitting ability was preserved in all patients, but 53% were able to sit only with support. CONCLUSION: Spoan syndrome is a severe form of hereditary spastic paraplegia that is responsible for progressive and long lasting handicap.
ASSUNTO(S)
peripheral nervous system disease doença do sistema nervoso periférico activities of dailyliving optic atrophy psychomotor performance escalas spastic paraplegia performance psicomotora paraplegia espástica hereditária atrofia óptica scales hereditary atividades de vida diária
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