Egmar Longo1, Ryota Nishiyori2, Theresa Cruz3, Katharine Alter4, Diane L Damiano4. 1. Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte/Faculty of Health Sciences of Trairi - UFRN/FACISA, Health of Children , Santa Cruz, Brazil. 2. Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California , Los Angeles, CA, US. 3. National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health , Bethesda, Maryland, USA. 4. Functional and Applied Biomechanics Section, Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health , Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Abstract
Purpose: Examine brain structure and function in OBPP and relate to clinical outcomes to better understand the effects of decreased motor activity on early brain development. Methods: 9 OBPP, 7 controls underwent structural MRI scans. OBPP group completed evaluations of upper-limb function and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) during motor tasks. Results: Mean primary motor area volume was lower in both OBPP hemispheres. No volume differences across sides seen within groups; however, Asymmetry Ratio in supplementary motor area differed between groups. Greater asymmetry in primary somatosensory area correlated with lower ABILHAND-Kids scores. fNIRS revealed more cortical activity in both hemispheres during affected arm reach. Conclusion: Cortical volume differences or asymmetry were found in motor and sensory regions in OBPP that related to clinical outcomes. Widespread cortical activity in fNIRS during affected arm reach suggests reorganization in both hemispheres and is relevant to rehabilitation of those with developmental peripheral and brain injuries.
Purpose: Examine brain structure and function in OBPP and relate to clinical outcomes to better understand the effects of decreased motor activity on early brain development. Methods: 9 OBPP, 7 controls underwent structural MRI scans. OBPP group completed evaluations of upper-limb function and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) during motor tasks. Results: Mean primary motor area volume was lower in both OBPP hemispheres. No volume differences across sides seen within groups; however, Asymmetry Ratio in supplementary motor area differed between groups. Greater asymmetry in primary somatosensory area correlated with lower ABILHAND-Kids scores. fNIRS revealed more cortical activity in both hemispheres during affected arm reach. Conclusion: Cortical volume differences or asymmetry were found in motor and sensory regions in OBPP that related to clinical outcomes. Widespread cortical activity in fNIRS during affected arm reach suggests reorganization in both hemispheres and is relevant to rehabilitation of those with developmental peripheral and brain injuries.
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