Deep Vein Thrombosis in an Ambulatory Hemiparetic Stroke Patient Probably due to Exercise-Related Repetitive Impact: A casereport

Authors

Kun-Chang Lee
Chien-Ting Liu
Pi-Wei Wang
An-fang Hsiao
Yi-Shiung Horng

Translated Title

具移行能力的中風患者在復健過程中可能因反覆撞擊造成深靜脈血栓：病例報告

Abstract

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremity is a multifactorial and potentially fatal complication following stroke. However, repetitive impact on the lower extremity is a relatively uncommon risk factor for DVT. We report an ambulatory hemiparetic stroke patient who, without classic DVT risk factors, developed a lower extremity DVT probably due to repetitive impact on the popliteal fossa after the inappropriate use of a seated leg flexion machine. This case can remind physiatrists and therapists of the importance of preventing patients from using non-ergonomic postures during training sessions.

Language

English

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.6315/2015.43(2)06

First Page

121

Last Page

126

Recommended Citation

Lee, Kun-Chang; Liu, Chien-Ting; Wang, Pi-Wei; Hsiao, An-fang; and Horng, Yi-Shiung (2015) "Deep Vein Thrombosis in an Ambulatory Hemiparetic Stroke Patient Probably due to Exercise-Related Repetitive Impact: A casereport," Rehabilitation Practice and Science: Vol. 43: Iss. 2, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6315/2015.43(2)06
Available at: https://rps.researchcommons.org/journal/vol43/iss2/6