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Traumatic Neuroma Following Sagittal Split Osteotomy of the Mandible [PDF]

, 2007
A 16-year-old male underwent bilateral sagittal split osteotomy of the mandible to correct a mandibular deficiency. Twenty-one years later, a routine panoramic radiograph revealed a radiolucent lesion on the left side of the mandible.
Almeida, Luis Eduardo, Crofton, D. J., Kallal, R. H., Ritto, F. G., Thomas, G. P.   +4 more
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Racial disparities in patients with amputation in an acute care setting in the immediate postoperative period

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Racial disparities are present in the U.S. medical system and lead to detrimental health outcomes and reduced quality of life for many patients. These can be seen in the increased number of amputations among patients from underrepresented minority groups, in addition to differences in access to appropriate rehabilitation care in ...
Antonio Mondríguez‐González, Rachel Xie, Rachel Esparza, Manasi Sheth, Mark Huang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

“I'd rather be in pain than be patronized.” A qualitative study of health care experiences of persons with disabilities

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Prior research shows that persons with disabilities (PWD) frequently receive inadequate health care and that physicians are uncomfortable caring for patients with disabilities, both of which may be attributed to the lack of disability education in medical training.
Jessica A. Prokup, Elise M. Pearson, Alan Cuevas Villagomez, Kristyn L. Felman, Amy J. Houtrow, Max B. Hurwitz   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Risk of Heart Disease in Patients With Amputation: A Nationwide Cohort Study in South Korea

Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease
Background Amputation confers disabilities upon patients and is linked to substantial morbidity and death attributed to heart disease. While some studies have focused on traumatic amputees in veterans, few studies have focused on traumatic amputees ...
Hea Lim Choi, Jung Eun Yoo, Miso Kim, Bongsung Kim, Junhee Park, Won Hyuk Chang, Heesun Lee, Kyungdo Han, Dong Wook Shin   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pain in traumatic upper limb amputees in Sierra Leone. [PDF]

, 2002
Data on 40 upper limb amputees (11 bilateral) with regard to stump pain, phantom sensation and phantom pain is presented. All the patients lost their limbs as a result of violent injuries intended to terrorise the population and were assessed 10-48 ...
Crombie, I K, Lacoux, P, Macrae, W A
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Chordoma in the tail of a sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps)

Veterinary Record Case Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Chordomas are common in ferrets, but rare in other species. Only a handful of reports have been published about this neoplasm in the veterinary literature. During a routine physical examination on a breeder female sugar glider, a firm mass was palpated on the tail.
Erica R. Lachenauer, Matti Kiupel, Grace Barnett   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Motivations and barriers to prosthesis users participation in physical activity, exercise and sport : a review of the literature [PDF]

, 2012
The UK will host the Paralympics in 2012 and the Commonwealth Games in 2014 showcasing the talents of elite athletes and aiming to inspire the population to become involved. However, low levels of physical activity (PA) are prevalent: only 40% of men and
Anthony McGarry, Bandura A, Berbrayer D, Biddle S, Couture M, Crocker P, David Burns, Dyer B, Hanrahan SJ, Hopper C, House of Commons, Kegel B, Kegel B, Kevin Murray, Mastro JV, McAuley E, McCartney G, Nanette Mutrie, NHS The Information Centre, Ogilvie D, Osborough CD, O’Donovan G, Pasek PB, Ruddell JL, Sarah Deans, Seligman MEP, Sousa AI, Sports Council, Health Education Authority, and Allied Dunbar, Tatar Y, Walker JL, Webster JB, Wetterhahn KA   +31 more
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Non-traumatic lower limb amputation in patients with end-stage renal failure on dialysis: an Australian perspective

Renal Failure, 2016
Background: End-stage renal failure (ESRF) and dialysis have been identified as a risk factor for lower limb amputations (LLAs). High rate of ESRF amongst the Australian population has been reported, however till date no study has been published ...
R. Gilhotra, Beverly T. Rodrigues, V. Vangaveti, G. Kan, D. Porter, K. Sangla, U. Malabu   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Surgical Volume in Sierra Leone: A Comparison Between Population and Facility‐Based Data Collection

World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Surgical volume obtained from health facility records is one of the six indicators proposed by the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery. An alternative approach to assess surgical volume is from household surveys, which might be more suitable for low‐income settings.
Janine P. J. Martens, Daniel van Leerdam, Sayoh Kanneh, Isaac O. Smalle, Osman Sankoh, Alex J. van Duinen, Håkon A. Bolkan, on behalf of The PRESSCO 2020 Study Group   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring Challenges and Opportunities in International Healthcare Partnerships: A Thematic Analysis

World Medical &Health Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In global health collaborations, countries of all development levels may seek international assistance, emphasizing trust and conflict resolution. However, existing frameworks lack sustainability metrics, governance, and evaluation criteria.
Salma Arabi, Dein Vindigni, Kerryn Butler‐Henderson   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source