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Diagnostic elements in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case report

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    • Iulia Rahela Marcu
    • Otilia Constantina Rogoveanu
    • Rodica Pădureanu
    • Vlad Pădureanu
    • Dalia Dop
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    Affiliations: Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova 200349, Romania, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova 200349, Romania, Department of Pediatrics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova 200349, Romania
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Abstract

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare neurological disease that involves the degeneration of both upper and lower motor neurons responsible for controlling voluntary muscle activity. Most people with ALS die within 3‑5 years due to respiratory failure. The current study presents the case of a 68‑year‑old woman diagnosed with ALS based on the subjective and objective findings from the patient's initial physiotherapy assessment and on neurophysiological tests. Physiotherapy interventions are aiming to maintain the patient's strength, balance and functional independence for as long as possible. The present case report aimed to highlight that a multidisciplinary team approach is necessary for the management of a progressive degenerative disease such as ALS.
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Marcu I, Rogoveanu O, Pădureanu R, Pădureanu V and Dop D: Diagnostic elements in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case report. Biomed Rep 21: 141, 2024.
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Marcu, I., Rogoveanu, O., Pădureanu, R., Pădureanu, V., & Dop, D. (2024). Diagnostic elements in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case report. Biomedical Reports, 21, 141. https://doi.org/10.3892/br.2024.1829
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Marcu, I., Rogoveanu, O., Pădureanu, R., Pădureanu, V., Dop, D."Diagnostic elements in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case report". Biomedical Reports 21.4 (2024): 141.
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Marcu, I., Rogoveanu, O., Pădureanu, R., Pădureanu, V., Dop, D."Diagnostic elements in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case report". Biomedical Reports 21, no. 4 (2024): 141. https://doi.org/10.3892/br.2024.1829
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Marcu I, Rogoveanu O, Pădureanu R, Pădureanu V and Dop D: Diagnostic elements in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case report. Biomed Rep 21: 141, 2024.
APA
Marcu, I., Rogoveanu, O., Pădureanu, R., Pădureanu, V., & Dop, D. (2024). Diagnostic elements in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case report. Biomedical Reports, 21, 141. https://doi.org/10.3892/br.2024.1829
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Marcu, I., Rogoveanu, O., Pădureanu, R., Pădureanu, V., Dop, D."Diagnostic elements in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case report". Biomedical Reports 21.4 (2024): 141.
Chicago
Marcu, I., Rogoveanu, O., Pădureanu, R., Pădureanu, V., Dop, D."Diagnostic elements in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case report". Biomedical Reports 21, no. 4 (2024): 141. https://doi.org/10.3892/br.2024.1829
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