Psychometric evaluation of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) with Dupuytren's contracture: validity evidence using Rasch modeling [PDF]
, 2014 Background Dupuytren’s contracture is a progressive, fibroproliferative disorder that causes fixed finger contractures and can lead to disability. With the advances of new therapeutic interventions, the necessity to assess the functional repercussions of
Forget, Nancy J +3 more
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Acute compartment syndrome of forearm without facture in a toddler
Journal of Marine Medical Society, 2018 Acute compartment syndrome is an orthopedic emergency. In pediatric population, there should be a high index of suspicion for its early detection, especially when it is not associated with a fracture.
Jai Prakash Khatri +3 more
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The role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in treating extensive Fournier's gangrene
Urological Science, 2016 Background: Fournier's gangrene (FG) is a rapidly progressive necrotizing infection of the perineal and genital fascia. The disease is always associated with high morbidity and mortality if diagnosed late and treated improperly.
Ming-Chan Hung +7 more
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Formosan Journal of Surgery, 2018 The acute extremity compartment syndrome is caused by increased compartment volume or restriction of compartment size. There are 23% of all compartment syndrome is caused by isolated soft-tissue injury especially in crushing injury.
Tsung-Mu Wu +3 more
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Neonatal Extremity Compartment Syndrome: A Rare Diagnosis Requiring Prompt Recognition
American Journal of Perinatology Reports, 2020 Neonatal extremity compartment syndrome is an extremely rare diagnosis. Risk factors that predispose infants to a hypercoagulable state or trauma have been implicated, but the exact mechanisms remain poorly understood.
Nicholas T. Severyn, Kok Lim Kua
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The Surgical Release of Dupuytren's Contracture Using Multiple Transverse Incisions. [PDF]
, 2012 Dupuytren's contracture is a condition commonly encountered by hand surgeons, although it is rare in the Asian population. Various surgical procedures for Dupuytren's contracture have been reported, and the outcomes vary according to the treatment ...
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Treatment of Snake Bites at a Regional Burn Center: Report of a Case Series [PDF]
, 2013 Background. Although uncommon, snakebites can cause significant morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to review the characteristics, treatment, and outcome of patients with a suspected or known snakebite who were treated at a regional ...
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Chronic Morel‐Lavallée Lesion Treated With Percutaneous Ultrasonic Debridement
Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, EarlyView.This case describes the use of Tenex in a 68‐year‐old female with a 10‐year history of a Morel‐Lavallée lesion. The device uses high‐frequency ultrasonic waves that percutaneously debride dystrophic musculoskeletal calcifications. Percutaneous ultrasonic debridement is a minimally invasive intervention to be considered for managing symptoms associated ...
John D. Karp +2 more
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Assessing the efficacy of a virtual reality lower leg fasciotomy surgery training model compared to cadaveric training. [PDF]
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Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, EarlyView.Objective Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is an underdiagnosed condition that affects young athletes. CECS is caused by increased compartmental pressure in the fascial spaces during exercise. CECS is diagnosed by direct pressure readings (in mmHg), which is a painful and invasive test.
Corinne E. Wessner +8 more
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