Open AccessGross and Fine Motor Skills of Children with Hurler Syndrome (MPS-IH) Post Umbilical Cord Blood Transplantation: A Case Series Report
Author(s) -
Stacey C. Dusing,
Angela Rosenberg,
Jennifer R. Hiemenz,
Shelley Piner,
Maria L. Escolar
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
pediatric physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.621
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1538-005X
pISSN - 0898-5669
DOI - 10.1097/01.pep.0000186510.37581.19
Subject(s) - gross motor skill , hurler syndrome , umbilical cord , motor skill , medicine , pediatrics , psychology , physical therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , psychiatry , disease , immunology
Recent advancements in medical treatment of Hurler syndrome have resulted in longer life expectancies and a greater need for therapeutic services. The purpose of this case series is to provide recommendations for assessing children with Hurler syndrome after umbilical cord blood transplant (UCBT). CLINICAL DESCRIPTIONS: Two children with Hurler syndrome were seen for longitudinal assessments following an UCBT for Hurler syndrome.