Radio Electric Asymmetric Conveyer (REAC) Neurobiological Stimulation Treatments in Dysfunctional Motor Behavior in Flail Arm Syndrome: A Case Report

Abstract

Flail arm syndrome (FAS) is a variant of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that manifests itself with the progressive loss of motor control of the upper limbs starting from the proximal part. Both electrophysiological and magnetic resonance studies have shown that functional alterations in the subcortical structures, cerebellum, and cortex are present in this pathology. These alterations appear to play a significant component in determining cognitive, motor, and behavioral effects. To try to modulate these alterations, in this case report, we used three noninvasive and specific neuromodulation treatments of the Radio Electric Asymmetric Conveyer (REAC) technology. The Neuro Postural Optimization (NPO), the Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization (NPPO), and the Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization Cervico-Brachial (NPPO-CB) with the aim of improving motor control, depression, anxiety, and stress. At the end of the treatment cycle that lasted five consecutive days, the patient regained the ability to raise his arms, a capacity he had lost for several months. This case demonstrates that REAC neurobiological modulation treatments aimed at improving dysfunctional neuropsychomotor behavior (DNPMB) can be useful in highlighting and reducing these components, allowing for better evaluation of the real neurodegenerative damage and determination of a better quality of life for these patients.

Bilateral elongated styloid process: report of a dry skull

“…Bilateral involvement is quite common but does not always involve bilateral symptoms. No significant difference is detectable between the right and left sides [4]. It is more common in adults over 30 years of age.…”

“…There are few studies that address the incidence of the styloid process in the population general population or in specific regions and varies from 4% to 72.5%. Rinaldi postulates that true incidence is about 0.16% [4]. Concerning gender distribution of the elongated Styloid Process, the elongation is more frequent females than in males (3:1).…”

“…The styloid process has a variable length and is often broken from handling during classes or even missing [3], because the styloid process is thin, sharp, and fragile and affects students because they are deprived of observing this structure during classes. Specific orofacial pain secondary to elongation of the styloid process or calcification of the stylohyoid ligament is known as Eagle's syndrome, in honor of the otorhinolaryngologist who described it [4]. This case report description followed CARE guidelines [5].…”