Effect of cranioplasty on FIM in patients with severe cerebral infarction after cerebral decompression.

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Arai N, Abe Y, Metani H, Hiraoka T, Hanayama K. Effect of cranioplasty on FIM in patients with severe cerebral infarction after cerebral decompression. Jpn J Compr Rehabil Sci 2023; 14: 33-38.

OBJECTIVE

The functional effects of cranioplasty were measured in patients with severe cerebral infarction who had undergone cerebral decompression by comparing the functional independence measure (FIM) during convalescent rehabilitation before and after cranioplasty.

METHODS

The study design was a single-center retrospective cohort study.

RESULTS

Fifty-five patients underwent cerebral decompression after cerebral infarction at our hospital, six of whom were included in this study. Two patients who exhibited cranial depression had no changes in FIM one month prior to cranioplasty. However, the FIM increased one month postoperatively. These patients showed a large increase in the scores for movement and transfer.

DISCUSSION

Cranioplasty may play a role in improving ability during convalescent rehabilitation in patients with severe cerebral infarction who undergo cerebral decompression, especially in movement and transfer items.