Evaluation of an Individual with Multiple Sclerosis and Hemiatrophy in Terms of Muscle Strength, Balance, and Quality of Life: A Case Report

This report presents the case of a 35-year-old male patient with hemiatrophy, a rare condition accompanying the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), in terms of muscle strength, balance, and quality of life.The patient presented with an Expanded Disability Status Scale level of 4 and left hemiatrophy with a diagnosis of MS.According to the muscle strength measurements, the left upper and lower extremity muscles were weaker compared to the right extremity.The present report highlights that hemiatrophy, although uncommon in MS, may impact functional outcomes such as muscle strength, balance, quality of life, and depression.The evaluation of hemiatrophy may contribute to the existing literature.