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Reasons for persistent disability in Guillain-Barre syndrome

Departments of Physiotherapy, Neurology and Occupational Therapy, Guy's Hospital, London

S. Koblar

Departments of Physiotherapy, Neurology and Occupational Therapy, Guy's Hospital, London

Rac Hughes

Departments of Physiotherapy, Neurology and Occupational Therapy, Guy's Hospital, London

J. Goeller

Departments of Physiotherapy, Neurology and Occupational Therapy, Guy's Hospital, London

AC Riser

Departments of Physiotherapy, Neurology and Occupational Therapy, Guy's Hospital, London

The reasons for persistent disability in 10 Guillain-Barre syndrome patients were investigated. Patients were assessed between 11 and 35 months after disease onset with impairment, disability and handicap scales, a standard neurological examination and nerve conduction studies. All patients showed persistent limb weakness which affected independence in self-care in three patients and the pursuit of leisure and work activities in eight patients. The implications for clinical practice are discussed.

Clinical Rehabilitation, Vol. 7, No. 1, 1-8 (1993)
DOI: 10.1177/026921559300700101


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