Functional recovery following surgery for chronic subdural hematoma

Abstract

Background: Among the elderly, chronic subdural hematoma is a relatively common neurosurgical condition. Presenting symptoms range from headache and focal neurological deficits to seizure and coma depending on location and extent of brain compression. Functional recovery following surgery for chronic subdural hematoma is central to quality of life and ongoing health for elderly patients; however, there is a paucity of data regarding functional recovery in this population. Methods: In this study, the physical activity of patients who underwent surgical evacuation of chronic subdural hematoma was surveyed, as well as participation in physical therapy following surgery. In total, 38 patients completed the survey. Results: Of the 30 patients who exercised regularly before surgery, 28 (90.3%) returned to exercise within 1 year after surgery. Of 13 patients who reported playing hobby sports before surgery, 9 (69.2%) returned to those sports. 17/38 (44.7%) patients participated in physical therapy after surgery. 35/38 (92.1%) of patients reported that the surgery improved their quality of life. Conclusion: The majority of patients who underwent surgery for chronic subdural hematoma were able to return to exercise within 1 year. Participation in physical therapy was associated with return to exercise and sports. Further study is needed to determine which factors contribute to a return to baseline levels of physical activity following surgery for chronic subdural hematoma.

Golf and Health, More than 18 Holes—A Bibliometric Analysis

“…Already in 2021, we found a large number of publications, as in 2020, specifically, 28 publications that related golf and health [ 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 71 , 72 , 73 , 74 , 99 , 100 , 101 , 102 , 103 , 183 , 184 , 185 , 186 , 187 , 188 , 189 , 190 , 191 , 192 , 193 , 194 , 195 , 196 , 197 , 198 ], 6 of them in both databases [ 71 , 73 , 100 , 102 , 185 , 190 ]. The main line of research continues to be the health benefits of sport [ 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 ] and studies on injuries [ 145 , 146 , 177 , 178 , 179 ] or risks to players on the golf course [ 183 , 187 ].…”

“…Unsurprisingly, publications dedicated to the COVID-19 pandemic [ 185 , 186 , 190 , 192 ] were included. The rest were publications on the return to sport after an intervention [ 189 , 193 , 196 ]; the use of technology to increase performance in the game of golf [ 191 , 194 , 197 ]; and one publication on the health effects of alcohol consumption on golfers [ 184 ].…”

“…Unsurprisingly, publications dedicated to the COVID-19 pandemic [185,186,190,192] were included. The rest were publications on the return to sport after an intervention [189,193,196]; the use of technology to increase performance in the game of golf [191,194,197]; and one publication on the health effects of alcohol consumption on golfers [184]. Despite a low level of scientific production on this topic, as shown in Figure 3, it was during this period that the most cited articles to date were published.…”