Abstract
Introduction
A 25-year-old male underwent allogenic peripheral blood stem cell transplantation and developed sclerodermoid chronic graft versus host disease. He complained of limitation of motion of major joints and some difficulties with activities of daily living (ADL) performances.
Discussion
He had been treated with physical and occupational therapies. After the rehabilitative managements, range of motion and ADL performances improved slightly.
Conclusion
Active and continuous multimodal rehabilitative treatment would be helpful in managing contracture and functional impairment and preventing the progression of the disease.
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This work was supported by the Korean Health 21 R&D Project Ministry of Health & Welfare, Republic of Korea (A084869), by the Korea Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Grant (The Regional Core Research Program/Biohousing Research Institute), and by the Biohousing Research Center.
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Choi, IS., Jang, IS., Han, JY. et al. Therapeutic experience on multiple contractures in sclerodermoid chronic graft versus host disease. Support Care Cancer 17, 851–855 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-009-0602-x
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