Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Jul 6, 2023; 11(19): 4707-4712
Published online Jul 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i19.4707
Poststroke rehabilitation using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation during pregnancy: A case report
Joongho Jo, Hyojong Kim
Joongho Jo, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju-si 28644, Chungbuk, South Korea
Hyojong Kim, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongjusi 28644, Chungbuk, South Korea
Author contributions: Jo JH contributed to manuscript writing and editing and case selection; Kim HJ contributed to manuscript supervision; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Hyojong Kim, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chungbuk National University Hospital, 776, Sunhwan-ro, Seowon-gu, Cheongju 28644, Korea, Cheongjusi 28644, Chungbuk, South Korea. hyojong80@gmail.com
Received: April 10, 2023
Peer-review started: April 10, 2023
First decision: May 12, 2023
Revised: May 22, 2023
Accepted: June 9, 2023
Article in press: June 9, 2023
Published online: July 6, 2023
Core Tip

Core Tip: This case report describes the use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to improve the motor function of a patient after stroke. The patient was pregnant, but low-frequency rTMS was deemed to be safe and was administered for 10 wk. After treatment, the patient regained function in her hands and was able to walk without a cane, and no side effects were observed in the patient or her baby. This case demonstrates that rTMS can be used safely in pregnant patients.