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Semin Neurol 2024; 44(01): 064-073
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1777407
Review Article

Neurorehabilitation for Adults with Brain and Spine Tumors

Hanna Hunter
1   Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
,
Evelyn Qin
1   Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
,
Allison Wallingford
1   Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
,
April Hyon
2   Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
,
Amar Patel
1   Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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Abstract

Central nervous system (CNS) malignancies (i.e. brain and spine tumors) and their treatments can result in a multitude of neurologic deficits. Patients with CNS malignancies experience physical, cognitive, and psychosocial sequelae that can impact their mobility and quality of life. Neurorehabilitation can play a critical role in maintaining independence, preventing disability, and optimizing safety with activities of daily living. This review provides an overview of the neurorehabilitation approaches for patients with CNS malignancies, neurologic impairments frequently treated, and rehabilitation interventions in various health care settings. In addition, we will highlight rehabilitative outcomes between patients with nononcologic neurologic conditions compared to brain and spine tumors. Finally, we address medical challenges that may impact rehabilitation care in these medically complex cancer patients.

Keywords

CNS malignancies - brain tumors - spine tumors - cancer rehabilitation - neurorehabilitation


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Article published online:
04 December 2023

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