Post-traumatic Parkinsonism (PTP) is a complex neurological disorder that is often associated with the occurrence of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). PTP can occur either in the acute or chronic phase of TBI. There is still uncertainty about the mechanisms provoking PTP, which can be the result of the acute blast itself or secondary neurodegenerative process occurring months to years post the acute trauma. Currently there is an underestimation of the clinical importance of PTP and lack of specific and proven therapeutic interventions, both in the pharmacological and the neurorehabilitation field. This narrative review aims to summarize the actual knowledge about PTP in terms of its pathophysiology, clinical aspects, treatments and perspective of care in the neurorehabilitative setting.
Keyphrases
- traumatic brain injury
- drug induced
- liver failure
- respiratory failure
- healthcare
- aortic dissection
- oxidative stress
- severe traumatic brain injury
- parkinson disease
- intensive care unit
- trauma patients
- epithelial mesenchymal transition
- blood brain barrier
- pain management
- health insurance
- affordable care act
- acute respiratory distress syndrome