Gait, falls, cognitive function, and health-related quality of life after shunt-treated idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus—a single-center study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Gait, falls, cognitive function, and health-related quality of life after shunt-treated idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus—a single-center study

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  • Caroline Hallqvist

  • Helena Grönstedt

  • Lisa Arvidsson

  • July 13, 2022

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    Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) primarily affects older adults, leading to gait disturbances, cognitive decline, and urinary incontinence.

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    Ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery is the standard treatment for iNPH, significantly reducing the risk of early death if left untreated.

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    Post-surgery, patients showed a statistically significant improvement in gait speed and a reduction in the number of steps taken.

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    Cognitive function, assessed by the Mini-Mental State Examination, and health-related quality of life improved after shunt surgery.

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    The study analyzed 90 patients, revealing that a majority experienced significant improvements in gait and overall health post-operatively.

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Gait, falls, cognitive function, and health-related quality of life after shunt-treated idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus—a single-center study

  • by Caroline Hallqvist, Helena Grönstedt, Lisa Arvidsson

  • July 13, 2022

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