Scoliosis

cancer, and diabetes to birth defects. They are usually created to bring back human like characteristics and functions. Orthotics focuses more on rehabilitation devices such as braces and supports. Common uses for braces are to help straighten out scoliosis or help strengthen joints and assist movement. So as the name suggests an orthotic and prosthetic practitioner is a health care worker who specializes with the care, fitting and treatment of individuals who require artificial limbs and…

Joan White of Maxcis Insurance Company referred this file for medical case management. Instructions were given to meet with Todd McClellan and assist with coordination of appropriate and related medical care, and identify needs to facilitate recovery. INTERVIEW SETTING On 11/28/16 I met Mr. McClellan, his step father, mother, wife and wife’s mother at the office of Dr. Nzoma. Mr. McClellan is developmental delay so Mr. Payson coordinates appointments. Mr. McClellan is pleasant, alert and…

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy The body is like one huge scale that needs constant conservation to maintain balance for a stable state of survival. Homeostasis is the component that helps the body maintain balance. There are four core principles that help homeostasis keep balance which are, feedback loops, relationship of structure and function, gradients, and cell to cell communication. “Muscular homeostasis is cell to cell communication that coordinate their functions and maintain homeostasis…

Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is the leading childhood disability that affects function and development. Cerebral palsy is the term used for all non-progressive brain lesions. It is diagnosed before the age of three. Brain lesions cause motor and other developmental abnormalities. Epilepsy is common, especially in patients that have mental retardation and/or spastic quadriplegia. Causes Cerebral palsy is not an inherited disease. Genetic or environmental factors can affect…

I have always lived a life in a way that surrounded one central idea: financial stability. Every step I take is for the sole purpose of having a future in which money or economic troubles will not be an issue for me any longer. My purpose is to become financially stable which relates to my personal goal of earning $100,000 a year and to do this I must first achieve my academic goal of completing Dental School and I must also achieve my career goal of becoming an Orthodontist. Generally, my…

Moving from Egypt to Texas changed my life by leaving everything behind and coming to a strange new place trying to adapt the new culture, language, and life. I came in 7th grade with my mom, dad, and younger brother leaving all my friends and family behind. I am now more independent, determined to reach my goals, and persistent. At first, it was very difficult, especially that I came with very little English and I was very quiet. It was very hard to get good grades when you do not know what is…

Complications of Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy complications are attributed to the neural impairments that characterize the condition. The impairment in the oral-motor function in cerebral palsy can result in difficulties in feeding due to impaired swallowing, coordination of the muscles in the mouth and oropharyngeal dysfunction can contribute to malnutrition in patients with cerebral palsy. Difficulties in controlling saliva, gastroesophageal reflux can result in aspiration, development of…

On 10/31/2016, the claimant complained of neck and upper back discomfort. She also presented with a low back pain. According to the provider, to restore a normal function and increased the range of motion, continued exercise was suggested. On 11/14/2016, the claimant presented with a low back pain and neck soreness. It was noted that her upper back was much better. Neuromuscular exercises were recommended to further increase the range of motion and core stability. The claimant had a total of 6…

with the mental capacity of a four month old baby only able to communicate through facial expressions. Her condition, caused by neurological damage had led to up to six seizures a day forcing her need of on the clock care. Tracy soon developed scoliosis which is the abnormal arch of one's back and had dislocated her hip. A surgery was scheduled on November 19th, 1993. One month before the surgery Latimer took Tracy to his pickup truck in Wilkie, Saskatchewan and inserted a hose in the…

and a short attention span. More than 80% of people diagnosed have disproportionate head, and seizures that start below the age of three, and anywhere from 20 to 80% suffer from a protruding tongue, deep set eyes, sucking or swallowing disorders, scoliosis, feeding problems (during infancy,) exaggerated reflexes, a wide mouth and wide spaced teeth, crossed eyes, microcephaly (a small head,) a projecting jaw, frequent drooling, light hair and eyes (which is only seen when the gene has been…