Cortıcobasal Degeneratıon and Posterıor Cortıcal Atrophıa: a Case Report.

Corticobasal degeneration is an atypical Parkinson's syndrome characterized by cerebral cortical findings such as apraxia or loss of cortical sensation. The aim of this study is to show the effect of occupational therapy interventions in a patient followed up with a diagnosis of corticobasal degeneration and posterior cortical atrophy. The study included by a 59 year old female patient. After the initial evaluation, she received an Occupational Therapy intervention for one hour, once a week, for eight weeks in our department. A final assessment was made at the end of eight weeks. As a result of the evaluations, significant improvements were observed in the functional independence scale, mini mental state test, and tinetti test. There is a decrease in the geriatric depression scale, but it is still at the border of depression. Progress in sensory evaluations is not significant despite the intervention, but it should be noted that the person has a progressive chronic disease. In conclusion, although corticobasal degeneration and posterior cortical atrophy are progressive neurodegenerative disorders, slowdowns in the course of the disease can be observed with planned person-centered rehabilitation interventions. The importance of early rehabilitation in such degenerative disorders can be emphasized and it is recommended to add occupational therapy interventions to these treatment programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]