A systematic review of the usefulness of magnetic resonance imaging in predicting the gait ability of stroke patients.

ABSTRACT: The usefulness of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in predicting gait ability in stroke patients remains unclear. Therefore, MRI evaluations have not yet been standardized in stroke rehabilitation. We performed a systematic review to consolidate evidence regarding the use of MRIs in predicting gait ability of stroke patients. The Medline, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and SCOPUS databases were comprehensively searched. We included all literature published from each source's earliest date to August 2020. We included 19 studies: 8 were classified as structure- or function-based MRI studies and 11 as neural tract integrity-based MRI studies. Most structure- or function-based MRI studies indicated that damage to motor-related areas (primary motor cortex, corona radi

SUBMITTER: Imura T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8275756 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature