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Electromyographic biofeedback training in a cerebral palsy patient undergoing pronator teres rerouting and brachioradialis to extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon transfer surgery: A case report

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Hande Usta Ozdemir

Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Denizli, Türkiye

ORCID: 0000-0002-0935-1849

Ali Kitis

Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Denizli, Türkiye

ORCID: 0000-0002-6827-1398

Ahmet Fahir Demirkan

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, Denizli, Türkiye

ORCID: 0000-0002-1393-7068

Abstract

Several surgical procedures are used to treat dynamic pronation position of the forearm and flexion deformity of the wrist in cerebral palsy. Postoperative results of pronator teres rerouting were explored, while specially designed postoperative physiotherapy and its outcomes were limited. Herein, we present a case in whom the outcomes of electromyographic biofeedback (EMG-BF) training were assessed after pronator teres rerouting and brachioradialis tendon to extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon transfer combined with derotation osteotomy. The peak value increased, while the resting value decreased for the muscles after the intervention. Range of motion, hand function, manual ability, functional independence, and quality of life levels were improved. In conclusion, EMG biofeedback training may have a positive effect on neuromuscular control of pronator teres and brachioradialis. Free use of the upper extremity and improved manual ability positively affect the activity and quality of life of the patients.

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Ethics Committee Approval

A written informed consent was obtained from the parent of the patient.

Author Contributions

Idea/concept, design, literature review, data collection and/or pro-cessing: H.U.Ö.; Control/ supervision, critical review: A.K., A.F.D.; Analysis and/or interpretation, writing the article, references and fundings, materials, other: H.U.Ö., A.K., A.F.D.

Conflict of Interest

The authors declared no conflicts of interest with respect to the authorship and/or publication of this article.

Financial Disclosure

The authors received no financial support for the research and/or authorship of this article.

Data Sharing Statement

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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