@article{24727,
  keywords = {Quality of Life, Physical therapy, leprosy, Disability, Brazil},
  author = {Conti J and Allmeida S and Almeida J},
  title = {[Prevention of disability in leprosy: case report]},
  abstract = {Introduction: leprosy is a disease that affects the human being as awhole. Mycobacterium leprae (ML) is responsible for the developmentof this disease the dermatological-neurological chronic disease to be a slow evolution, in most cases, can generate a high degree of disability and deformity in untreated or inadequately treated because of late diagnosis, causing limitations in social life and labors. The man is considered the only source of infection and transmission of leprosy nerves most often affected are the ulnar, median, radial, posterior tibial and fibular. With the evolution of leprosy, two other phenomena are related to the intense inflammation caused by bacilli affect the nerves, damaging them in varying degrees: neuritis and reactions. To prevent disability in leprosy are necessary measures to maintain the physical, emotional and socio-economic of the individual and to avoid complications in cases where the damage is already present. Objective: this study aims to describe a clinical case and focus on issues of assessment of muscle strength and sensitivity (monitoring of nerve function), diagnosis and prevention of disabilities, even when there are sequels already installed in order to avoid complications and improve quality of life the patient in this condition. Results and discussion: as described in the literature, the highest frequency of injuries occur in feet, followed by lesions on the hand. Usually the affected nerves are mixed, ie they have sensory fibers, motor and autonomic. Changes occur in all these respects, and were observed in this study patient, demonstrating the need for physiotherapy intervention. Conclusion: it might be noted the need for a comprehensive physical therapy evaluation, which considers the individual as a whole, to outline the objectives and conduct appropriate according to the specific ones.},
  year = {2013},
  journal = {Salusvita},
  volume = {32},
  language = {por},
}