Impaired joint mobility in Guillain-Barré syndrome: a primary or a secondary phenomenon?. Issue 11 (November 1992)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Soryal, I; Sinclair, E; Hornby, J; Pentland, B
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. Volume 55:Issue 11(1992)
• Page Start: 1014
• Page End: 1017
• Publication Date: 1992-11
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.55.11.1014
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-3050

Abstract

Abstract : Three patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome had significant residual impairment of joint mobility. Pain in the limbs and axial skeleton was a prominent early feature, as were autonomic disturbances and bulbar involvement resulting in prolonged mechanical ventilation. All three patients developed marked joint stiffness and contractures despite having physiotherapy from the outset. The skeletal problems and complications became major components of disability despite improving neurological status.