ISSN:
1433-8491
Keywords:
Human immunodeficiency virus
;
Posture
;
Sway path
;
Neurophysiological findings
;
CSF
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary We have recorded postural performance in 50 HIV-infected patients in different stages of the disease (Walter Reed (WR) stages I–VI) by means of a force measuring platform. The results were compared with 50 age-matched controls. A significant instability was particularly evident when standing on an unstable foot support. In patients standing with “eyes closed”, postural sway was significantly higher in every patient group (WR I–II:P〈0.02, WR III–V:P〈0.001, WR VI:P〈0.001). Patients in stage WR I–II showed no relevant neurological abnormalities. In agreement with other neurophysiological data in the literature we suggest that postural imbalance could be an early sign of central nervous system penetration of HIV. No correlation with electromyographic or cerebrospinal fluid findings could be found.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02195975
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