Osteoarthritis

Knee injuries are all too common in athletics, and orthopedic surgeons say there’s a growing number of teens and children suffering them, especially torn ACLs. The ACL or the anterior cruciate ligament connects the thigh bone to the shin bone, and it also helps stabilize the knee. Now, more than 40 years since the passage of Title IX, research shows girls are more likely than boys to suffer a torn ACL. In fact, experts say it’s the most common knee injury among women athletes at all levels;…

Have you noticed that your canine has been limping or is slow moving or is not his active self lately? You probably already know that your pet may have arthritis. Often arthritis is associated with aging, however, aging is not a disease. Arthritis is a disease that affects all ages. Here is a list of seven dog problems which may indicate canine arthritis: Moving up and down stairways appears to be difficult. Rising from a lying down or sitting position is a struggle. There is…

soft tissue edema, query contusion; and chrondromalacia patellae. Per the panel QME Supplemental report dated 12/31/15, the patient is not yet at maximum medical improvement (MMI). Patient was diagnosed with right knee sprain with chondromalacia/osteoarthritis. As per medical report dated 8/24/16, patient complains constant bilateral knee pain, right greater than left, rated 8/10,…

If you are on the fence about switching to orthopedic shoes in Dallas, TX, we know how you feel. The stereotypes for orthopedic shoes are numerous: bulky designs with thick soles, monochromatic color schemes, Velcro fasteners--we've seen them all. The truth, however, is that you don't have to sacrifice style (or your self respect) to keep your feet healthy. What's more, your feet aren't the only part of your body that will benefit from a switch to orthopedic footwear. Here are few reasons to…

the cardiac and insulin problems, physical problems can also develop, such as gout or osteoarthritis. Gout is when uric acid accumulates in the blood, which causes crystals to form around joints and makes walking and exercising very difficult due to the pressure which causes sharp pains in knees, ankles and other joints. Even simple tasks such as standing can be very excruciating. Much like gout, osteoarthritis can cause severe pain when walking and moving due to the wearing down of cartilage…

female with a 4/26/1995 date of injury. She was assisting a coworker to transfer a resident to a shower chair and the resident began to fall. DIAGNOSIS: Left above the knee amputation Pain joint knee Flexion contracture right knee Degenerative osteoarthritis right knee 01/28/16 DWC Form RFA for Opana IR, Lyrica, Cymbalta, and metaxalone 01/13/16 Progress Report by Dr. Minn documented a follow-up visit. The patient is doing about the same. She is resting and getting NGT feeding. She developed…

diagnose DVT early. It leads to early diagnosis to find a risk factor of DVT from medical history of the patient. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) reliably relieves pain and improves function in patients with end-stage arthropathy of the knee such as osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The most common complication after knee arthroplasty is DVT.…

rehabilitation center. It was noted that he was switched to Vancomycin. The claimant was admitted to the hospital on 08/22/2017 due to an allergic reaction to Vancomycin, which was being given via PICC line secondary to cellulitis of the lower leg and osteoarthritis of the left ankle. The claimant underwent a peripheral blood smear on 08/23/2017. The test revealed no evidence for abnormal myeloid maturation or an increased blast population. There was no evidence of a lymphoproliferative…

Homo sapiens, or modern human, have been around for 200,000 years, but what came before? Scientists have found evidence of many pre-humans: Homo erectus, Homo habilis, and the most famous... Homo Neandenthalensis. Movies, books, and magazines have all been made about them, but what are they really like? Neanderthals had a unique lifestyle, fascinating diet, and amazing anatomy!…

nature. There is complete tear of the popliteus tendon. There is oblique tear of the body and posterior horn of the lateral meniscus extending to the inferior articular surface with marked extrusion of the body. There is mild tricompartmental osteoarthritis. Based on the latest medical report dated 03/14/16, the patient presents for follow-up for his left hindfoot soft tissue injury and flap coverage.…