Orthopedic surgery

0.77 mm (p = 0.036). The difference between groups was statistically significant (p < 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in PI from baseline to 6 months following surgery for any group. However, a statistically significant difference in the PBI scores from baseline to 6 months following surgery was reported. The difference between groups was statistically insignificant (p > 0.05; Table 1). All PI ad PBI scores were within clinically healthy…

not extending fully around the heart and usually layering out posteriorly with gravity(Goodman et al.,2012). Occasionally, pericardial effusions may be loculated and compress only a portion of the heart. This is more common with post-cardiac surgery…

Manipulation in Advertising: Picking up Eggland's Best to Put down Guilt Eggs. White, oval, fragile eggs. So simplistic in design, unassuming in appearance, and essential in a healthy diet. Who knew that Eggland’s Best most recent advertisement (see Figure 1) in Family Fun magazine would make eggs synonymous with manipulation? A few weeks ago, I took my son, Leo, to a routine doctor’s visit with his pediatrician. Like most moms sitting in that physician’s waiting room, I picked up one of…

Hair Removal Procedures: Intense Pulsed Light Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a fairly new medical procedure that works on the same principal as laser. The main difference between IPL and conventional lasers is that IPL can deliver a wider variety of wavelengths, instead of just one. This results into a more targeted procedure that can easily remove hair from different areas of the body. The majority of IPL system have a set of filters that can be applied to alter the wavelength of the light.…

In order to determine the degree of functional disability, it is largely based on the amputation levels exhibited that will affect the impact on quality of life and the ability to carry out tasks of daily living (Jain, 2008). According to (Radomski & Trombly, 2014), amputation levels on the upper extremity are as below: a. Partial hand Partial hand amputation may vary from loss of one or more digits to a loss of complete fingers or a loss of part of the palm and associated fingers (Blair,…

After reading the Good Experience definition a couple came to mind, But the one that I am the most proud of was when I finally got a doctor to take me seriously and diagnose me with something that I knew I had, but others said its to hard to diagnose or your to young to have it. I have had back problems ever since I was about 13 years old. I always thought that it was weird but at that time is was nothing that was super painful. Well it continued for years, and still continues. I knew that there…

A vet is a doctor for animals. They diagnose illness and injuries in animals, they also distribute medicine and perform surgery to keep the animals alive. “Veterinarians treat the injuries and illnesses of pets and other animals with a variety of medical equipment, including surgical tools and x-ray and ultrasound machines. They provide treatment for animals that is similar to the services a physician provides to treat humans.” ( https://www.bls.gov ) Workings conditions are…

HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: This patient is a [_:03___] 15-year-old male he for followup with his right ankle fracture. He had seen Todd Reilly, MD last week in initial consultation. He had a medial malleolus fracture, which is below the weightbearing surface of the ankle. Apparently, at that time, options including surgical and nonsurgical options were discussed with the patient and they chose nonsurgical options. He is here for followup x-ray of the ankle. Dad is here as well and he…

being free from disease-causing contaminants (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) or, preventing contact with microorganisms. The term asepsis often refers to those practices used to promote or induce asepsis in an operative field in surgery or medicine to prevent infection. Ideally, a surgical field is “sterile” meaning it is free of all biological contaminants, not just those that can cause disease, putrefaction, or fermentation, but that is a situation that is difficult to…

Relief for Fibrocystic Brest Pain More than half of the female population will experience the pain, swelling, and discomfort of fibrocystic breasts. This is a condition that is characterized by the development of one, or more, sensitive lump in one or both breasts that can cause cysts to fill with fluid. While fluid in breast cysts is a common condition that is normally associated with menstrual cycles, it can be a persistent, painful situation for some women. Based on the results of your…