• Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical and thoracic spine demonstrated signal abnormality in the anterior cord, indicative of anterior horn-cell involvement. (cdc.gov)
  • However, the blood supply of the thoracic spine is more tenuous than the cervical and lumbar spine, especially at the T4-T9 watershed area, which is more prone to ischemic injury. (medscape.com)
  • The spinal cord-to-canal ratio (the ratio of the cross-sectional area of the cord to the cross-sectional area of the spinal canal) is 40% in the thoracic spine versus 25% in the cervical spine. (medscape.com)
  • The tissue injury and clinical signs and symptoms of cervical spine strain/sprain injuries are treated during the acute phase of rehabilitation. (medscape.com)
  • When his symptoms did not improve, a cervical spine radiograph showed a lytic lesion of the fifth cervical vertebra. (cdc.gov)
  • On hospital admission, physical examination was unremarkable, with the exception of pain on palpation over the posterior cervical spine. (cdc.gov)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the cervical spine demonstrated an enhancing mass that involved the posterior aspects of C5 plus an abnormal signal within the adjacent spinous processes. (cdc.gov)
  • Pyogenic infections of the spine most frequently involve the lumbar spine (58%), followed by the thoracic (30%) and cervical (11%) regions. (wheelessonline.com)
  • While lumbar spine involvement is the most common, cervical involvement is a rare, but more severe, complication, accounting for 8.3% of cases of vertebral osteomyelitis in a recent study [4]. (who.int)
  • Physical examination revealed nothing but cervical spine tenderness at C4-C6, while neurological examination revealed a decrease in strength in the right biceps and triceps, with attenuation of their reflexes. (who.int)
  • Cervical spine X-ray showed narrowed C5-C6 and C6-C7 intravertebral spaces and a possible paravertebral anterior mass in the C6-C7 area. (who.int)
  • A cervical spine computerized tomography (CT) scan consequently performed revealed spondylodiscitis in the C5-C6 intravertebral space, with destructive changes in the C5 vertebral body and presence of tissue in the right lateral paravertebral space. (who.int)
  • The claimant underwent an MRI on April 16, 2002, that showed disc bulging and degenerative changes in the lumbar spine. (ct.us)
  • Dr. Snowball noted that she had "reached maximum medical improvement from a conservative management perspective" on July 3, 2002, with a 20% permanent partial disability of the lumbar spine, though she might achieve a more complete functional recovery with surgery. (ct.us)
  • At approximately 4.30pm, Mr A had an MRI of his lumbar spine, which showed a large inflammatory mass and discitis. (hdc.org.nz)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lumbar spine did not reveal a radicular source of knee pain. (the-rheumatologist.org)
  • These are considered to be low estimates, since underreporting of injuries in nursing is common ( U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 1999 ). (nursingworld.org)
  • She has worked in Nottingham, New Zealand, Australia and Bristol and has worked at Queen Mary's Hospital in Roehampton (now part of St George's Foundation NHS Trust) since July 1999. (stgeorges.nhs.uk)
  • When people have back pain, doctors may recommend physical therapy, pain control, and occasionally, surgeries like "spinal fusion," in which the doctor joins together two or more bones in the spine to prevent movement between them. (brookings.edu)
  • Out of 10 spinal fusion procedures that this doctor had performed, nine were deemed to be not medically necessary by an independent review-in other words, those patients should have gotten physical therapy or other less invasive treatment. (brookings.edu)
  • The number of spinal fusion procedures has grown from nearly 61,000 in 1993 to 465,000 in 2011, as this graph shows. (brookings.edu)
  • Mixers utilized spinal manipulation, but in conjunction with other therapies such as physical therapy, nutrition, electrical muscle stimulation, and more. (wikipedia.org)
  • Spine infections are rare infections that can involve the intervertebral disc space (discitis), the vertebral bones, the spinal canal or adjacent soft tissues. (wheelessonline.com)
  • The facet orientation in the thoracic spine is vertical, with a slight medial angulation. (medscape.com)
  • Therefore, the thoracic spine discs are at a decreased risk of injury because of the decreased bending potential in this segment of the spine. (medscape.com)
  • The thoracic spine is also naturally kyphotic. (medscape.com)
  • These 2 facts make the thoracic spine more sensitive to cord compression from disc herniation. (medscape.com)
  • Thoracic spine X-ray had no abnormal findings. (who.int)
  • The physical examination findings vary depending on the form of CPPD in a given patient, who may present with an acute arthritis or different patterns of chronic arthritis. (medscape.com)
  • Physical examination findings show an acutely inflamed joint with swelling, effusion, warmth, tenderness, and pain on range of motion similar to acute gouty arthritis. (medscape.com)
  • Physical examination findings show a picture similar to rheumatoid arthritis, with synovitis in a symmetrical, polyarticular pattern, especially involving the wrists and MCP joints. (medscape.com)
  • Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy or PEMF therapy, harnesses the power of frequency specific microcurrent for osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis using pulsed electromagnetic fields. (earthpulse.net)
  • While magnetic therapy for arthritis has traditionally been done using static magnetic therapy, a far more efficient way to use magnetic therapy to fight rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis is by using pulsed electromagnetic field therapy also known as PEMF therapy. (earthpulse.net)
  • Despite the beneficial effects shown by well designed pulsed magnetic field therapy studies for arthritis, funding for PEMF research in this field only results in two or three well designed studies per year. (earthpulse.net)
  • The field of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is fraught with red-herring studies (studies designed to fail) to show PEMF has no validity. (earthpulse.net)
  • Emergency senior medical officer (SMO) Dr B told HDC that Mr A was stable on physical examination. (hdc.org.nz)
  • As with the treatment of any disorder, a carefully taken patient history and a carefully made physical examination are of paramount importance. (medscape.com)
  • The physical examination is performed to assess the location and severity of the reaction. (medscape.com)
  • Physical examination findings show a picture similar to osteoarthritis, sometimes with an unusual joint predilection. (medscape.com)
  • In the absence of definitive impairments in which to focus the examination or treatment in patients with PFPS, clinicians tend to perform an extensive physical examination that generally includes a multitude of impairment measures such as muscle weakness, soft tissue tightness, structural or postural alterations, and poor quality of movement [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Because physiatry has embraced the "team approach" since its inception, combining the administration of a thorough physical examination with the use of a variety of practitioners, modalities, and treatments is not a new concept, and the strategy tends to be well-accepted. (medscape.com)
  • Chiropractors perform an examination to establish a diagnosis and then perform treatment which consists of chiropractic adjustments (manipulation) to the spine and/or other joints. (marylandsportsinjurycenter.com)
  • Premiere specialist in the surgical treatment of injuries and diseases of the brain and spine. (josephmaroon.com)
  • Dr. Maroon is regarded as a premiere specialist in the surgical treatment of injuries and diseases of the brain and spine, specializing in minimally invasive procedures. (josephmaroon.com)
  • Brain and Spine. (lu.se)
  • The Hospital for Special Surgery also suggested surgery on June 19, 2002. (ct.us)
  • Among the medical documentation then available was the October 10, 2002 opinion of Dr. Barschi, a New York orthopedic surgeon, who stated that the claimant had reached maximum improvement from her physical therapy and injections. (ct.us)
  • Nursing personnel are consistently listed as one of the top ten occupations for work-related musculoskeletal disorders, with incidence rates of 8.8 per 100 in hospital settings and 13.5 per 100 in nursing home settings ( Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2002 ). (nursingworld.org)
  • Modalities which were studied were classified into physical rehabilitative modalities, electrophysiological rehabilitative modalities, biological therapies, and pharmacologic therapies. (asianarthroscopy.com)
  • First popularized by Janet Travell, MD, muscle injections are a remarkably effective adjunct to pharmacologic and physical therapies and are safe and easy to perform. (medscape.com)
  • He works at the ATOS Orthopedic Clinic Fleetinsel Hamburg, specifically in the shoulder and elbow orthopedic surgery department. (airomedical.com)
  • Dr. Levine serves as a clinical assistant professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Department of Orthopedic Surgery. (spinedoctornj.com)
  • This care includes orthopedic surgery, sports medicine and advanced physical therapy. (osmifw.com)
  • Working closely with physical and occupational therapists, as well as athletic trainers, Dr. Boothby believes in exhausting all non-surgical options before recommending a orthopedic surgery intervention. (osmifw.com)
  • ABSTRACT The study aimed to determine hospital-based prevalence of vertebral fractures in post- menopausal Saudi Arabian women. (who.int)
  • In only 37.8% of the radiographs with fractures was a vertebral fracture highlighted in the radiologist's report, and only 13.2% of the women with vertebral fractures were on antiresorptive therapy for osteoporosis. (who.int)
  • Additional information on data findings from the 1993 NHAMCS has been published (references 5 and 6). (cdc.gov)
  • Based on these findings, an algorithm which proposes conservative therapy as the central mode of management for rotator cuff tear patients has been described. (asianarthroscopy.com)
  • He has worked at St. George's Hospital as a Physiotherapist since 2010, during this time he has worked in Physiotherapy and Orthoapedics at both St George's Hospital and St John's Therapy Centre and in Specialist Musculoskeletal clinics (MICAS) and First Contact Practitioner (FCP) in the community as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner. (stgeorges.nhs.uk)
  • Such infections commonly originate from elsewhere in the body and spread to the spine and its musculoskeletal components. (wheelessonline.com)
  • She completed both a Bachelor's of Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Rockhurst University. (rockhurst.edu)
  • Susanna graduated from Manchester University in 1993 with a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy. (stgeorges.nhs.uk)
  • Most commonly, however, it affects the knees, and it can involve the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints and spine, as occurs in patients with primary osteoarthritis. (medscape.com)
  • Chapter 6 Biomechanics of the spine Avinash G. . Dec 14, 2022 In biomechanics, the body&39;s motions are referred to from the anatomical position of standing upright, with your gaze straight ahead, arms by your sides, palms facing forward, and feet spaced slightly apart at the heels with toes forward. (progsound.de)
  • He co-authored mandatory education and training instruments concerning these topics for North Kansas City Hospital's Rehabilitation Department. (rockhurst.edu)
  • During the course of hospitalization, the patient recovered respiratory function, was transferred to a rehabilitation center for physical and occupational therapy, and was eventually discharged home for outpatient therapy. (cdc.gov)
  • She has post graduate qualifications in injection therapy, acupuncture and advanced manual therapy and rehabilitation. (stgeorges.nhs.uk)
  • OSMI is a two story, 20,000 square feet center that houses orthopedic clinics, an advanced physical therapy and rehabilitation center and a state-of-the-art HydroWorx® aquatic physical therapy pool . (osmifw.com)
  • In collaboration with Sunnybrook Hospital in 2005, Marian's research and programs for cancer patient rehabilitation were reviewed, and in 2006 Independent Mobile Assessment Centre commenced a rehabilitation study for Sunnybrook with both breast cancer and prostate cancer patients. (cptn.com)
  • After initial surgery, serum calcitonin is still detectable in nearly 20% of patients, suggesting residual disease, and imaging including neck ultrasonography, neck and chest CT, liver contrast-enhanced CT or MRI, and spine and pelvic bone MRI is recommended when serum calcitonin is higher than 150 pg/mL ( 1 , 2 ). (snmjournals.org)
  • Byron V. Branch Jr. is an Acute Care Physical Therapist who obtained his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Howard University in 2011. (rockhurst.edu)
  • His clinical work in Acute Care Physical Therapy continues at North Kansas City Hospital. (rockhurst.edu)
  • He serves on the Acute Care COVID-19 committee at North Kansas City Hospital and is a Board Member of the Downtown Kansas City Neighborhood Association. (rockhurst.edu)
  • In addition to providing acute and critical cerebrovascular care at UC Davis, he established a novel OMM clinic for stroke survivors with chronic physical disability. (osteopathic.org)
  • On March 6, she experienced acute leg weakness and was hospitalized locally and soon transferred to a hospital in San Jose, Costa Rica. (cdc.gov)
  • Because the vasodilation responses of heat therapy increase tissue edema and may extend the injury or delay healing, heat is not recommended in the acute stage. (medscape.com)
  • Her first post focuses on the not-sufficienty-recognized way that the requirement that hospitals accept emergency room patients has stymied health care reform and how the ACA was designed in part to alleviate this "unfunded mandate" and reduce the number of patients coming to emergency rooms for primary care (whether by design or by waiting until manageable conditions became acute). (nakedcapitalism.com)
  • Based on the successes achieved in the long-term care industry, NIOSH is undertaking a six-year longitudinal research study to evaluate the effectiveness of a "best practices" safe patient handling program at two large acute-care hospitals in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • The Wilderness Medical Society convened a panel to review available evidence supporting practices for acute management and treatment of drowning in out-of-hospital and emergency medical care settings. (bvsalud.org)
  • Because antibiotics were unknown, the only means of controlling the spread of infection was to isolate patients in private sanitoria or hospitals limited to patients with TB - a practice that continues to this day in many countries. (encyclopedia.com)
  • We hypothesized that if children were misdiagnosed with an infection initially, there would be a delay in cancer therapy. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Infections of the spine can take the form of a primary infection of the spine or a spread of microorganisms originating from elsewhere in the body. (wheelessonline.com)
  • Regardless of the source of the infection, an infection of the spine should be quickly diagnosed in order to prevent structural instability or neurologic compromise. (wheelessonline.com)
  • Discitis refers to an infection of the intervertebral disc in the spine. (wheelessonline.com)
  • Vertebral osteomyelitis refers to an infection of the vertebral bones in the spine. (wheelessonline.com)
  • 5,14 That prevalence of this infection increases with age is possibly due to a number of factors: the increasing age of the population, increasing number of patients on renal replacement therapy, increasing number of patients with immunosuppressive medications and increasing rates of bacteremia due to intravascular devices and other forms of instrumentation. (wheelessonline.com)
  • The extent of this spreading is larger in pediatric spines due to their blood vessels extending into the intervertebral disc, permitting the direct spread of infection to the discs. (wheelessonline.com)
  • He has successfully performed surgery on numerous professional football players and other elite athletes with potentially career-ending neck and spine injuries. (josephmaroon.com)
  • I care for children and adolescents at the Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (WCHOB) and at the UBMD Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine clinic on Harlem Road in Amherst. (buffalo.edu)
  • Two pairs of physical therapists participated in data collection. (biomedcentral.com)
  • His philosophy is one of teamwork - to unite the physician, the patient and physical therapists to achieve the best outcome for the patient. (osmifw.com)
  • With an impressive 44 years of experience, Dr. Hedtmann has established himself as a distinguished specialist in hip, spine, shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery. (airomedical.com)
  • Joseph C. Maroon, MD, FACS is clinical professor and vice chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery and Heindl Scholar in Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. (josephmaroon.com)
  • Dr. Marc J. Levine, MD specializes in orthopedic spine surgery in Hamilton, NJ and has over 20 years of experience in the field of spine surgery and medicine. (spinedoctornj.com)
  • He is the Director of the Orthopedic Spine Surgery Program at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, where he also serves as Director of the Orthopedic and Spine Institute . (spinedoctornj.com)
  • Dr. Levine completed his internship in general surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation's oldest hospital. (spinedoctornj.com)
  • After which, he completed his orthopedic surgical residency at the world-renowned Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and a spine surgery fellowship at The Emory University Spine Center in Atlanta, Georgia. (spinedoctornj.com)
  • Dr. Levine continues to author published research papers regarding spine surgery, which focus on using surgical techniques that provide the best outcomes. (spinedoctornj.com)
  • Pulsed electromagnetic field research has proven PEMF's capable of equal or far better results than conventional therapies and invasive procedures like arthroscopic surgery, bone grafting, bone cement, etc., without side effects, pain, expense and risk of complications. (earthpulse.net)
  • While the hospital where the surgeon worked had been warned about his high rate of surgeries, the hospital did little to limit the number of procedures. (brookings.edu)
  • 24 Spine surgeries, penetrating wounds, chemonucleolysis or discogphaphy may directly inoculate the spine as well. (wheelessonline.com)
  • Dr. Mattox helped develop the internationally renowned Ben Taub Hospital Emergency Center and its equally respected Trauma Center. (bcm.edu)
  • The of the remaining patients, none of whom economic burden in 1995 in the USA was had prior history of trauma to the spine, about US$ 14 billion, which was spent to were reviewed. (who.int)
  • Practice chiropractic includes the diagnosing and locating of misaligned or displaced vertebrae and , through the manual manipulation and adjustments of the spine and other skeletal structures, treating disorders of the human body. (marylandsportsinjurycenter.com)
  • Clinical biophysics: The promotion of skeletal repair by physical forces. (universityorthopedics.com)
  • He received his interventional radiology sub-specialty from Royal college of radiology (Hammersmith Hospital, Royal free Hospital, LONDON) and M.D. Anderson, Huston, Texas (1992-1993). (shinyclinic.com)
  • Her primary treating physician has been Dr. Snowball, a Connecticut physical medicine specialist who first treated her on July 17, 2001, and opined that she was temporarily totally disabled. (ct.us)
  • The NHAMCS used a four-stage probability design with samples of primary sampling units (PSUs), hospitals within PSUs, clinics within hospitals, and patient visits within clinics. (cdc.gov)
  • Membership is composed of the Chair and approximately 25 to 30 leaders in the field of Physical Therapy or related healthcare fields, with a broad set of perspectives to best advance the goals of the department. (rockhurst.edu)
  • The Department of Physical Therapy and Exercise Science Chair serves as an ex-officio member. (rockhurst.edu)
  • Since 2017, Dr. Levine has served as the Spine Program Chair for the annual Orthopedic Summit and Evolving Techniques (OSET) . (spinedoctornj.com)
  • He operates at numerous hospitals in New Jersey, including outpatient surgical centers. (spinedoctornj.com)
  • DSN: CC37.NHAMCS93.EMRGENCY (Emergency Department File) CC37.NHAMCS93.OPATIENT (Out-Patient Department File) DESCRIPTION OF THE NATIONAL HOSPITAL AMBULATORY MEDICAL CARE SURVEY A. INTRODUCTION The National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS) was initiated to learn more about the ambulatory care rendered in hospital emergency and outpatient departments in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • However, visits to hospital emergency and outpatient departments, which represent a significant portion of total ambulatory medical care, are not included in the NAMCS (reference 2). (cdc.gov)
  • The NHAMCS provides data from samples of patient records selected from the emergency departments (EDs) and outpatient departments (OPDs) of a national sample of hospitals. (cdc.gov)
  • B. SAMPLE DESIGN The 1993 NHAMCS included a national probability sample of visits to the emergency and outpatient departments of noninstitutional general and short- stay hospitals, exclusive of Federal, military, and Veterans Administration hospitals, located in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. (cdc.gov)
  • SAS VALUE LABELS FOR 1993 NHAMCS OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT PUBLIC USE FILE Please note that the labels for the medical coding items --Reason for Visit, Diagnosis, Procedures, Medication Codes, and Generic Codes -- are provided solely for the convenience of the user. (cdc.gov)
  • Given that factors such as low body mass, gonadal dysfunction, and reduced physical activity have all been found to correlate with deficits in BMD, 1 , 11 , 12 there would appear to be significant therapeutic potential in characterising the prepubertal correlates of BMD in order to maximise eventual peak bone mass. (bmj.com)
  • She is qualified in injection therapy, acupuncture, and advanced manual therapy. (stgeorges.nhs.uk)
  • Despite adequate conservative non-operative therapy, a large number of patients will require surgical treatment. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This committee, which in 2007 was renamed National Football League's Head, Neck and Spine Committee, is still in place. (josephmaroon.com)
  • Art and landscaping were Ledbetter's passions, and he chaired the Barton Foundation Art Committee, which placed original works of donated and purchased art throughout the hospital. (laketahoesurgerycenter.com)
  • He previously chaired the Mayor's Red Ribbon Committee to address Houston Fire Department Emergency Medical Services, and sat on the Hospital Subcommittee of the Mayor's Special Task Force on the Medical Aspects of Disaster. (bcm.edu)
  • He has a Master's degree in Sports and Exercise Medicine along with post-graduate masters level training in injection therapy, education and supervision and leadership. (stgeorges.nhs.uk)
  • He has post-graduate masters level training in injection therapy and non-medical prescribing. (stgeorges.nhs.uk)
  • The practice of chiropractic focuses on the relationship between structure (primarily the spine) and function (as coordinated by the nervous system) and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health. (marylandsportsinjurycenter.com)
  • Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, progressive inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints. (bmj.com)
  • She opened Kinetic Health, commencing her clinical and rehab practice in 1993. (cptn.com)
  • However, despite physical therapy, topical agents and oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), significant pain persisted, warranting further investigation. (the-rheumatologist.org)
  • For the 2,122 female respondents, we determined the prevalence of fair or poor health status, frequent (≥14 d/mo) unhealthy days, frequent (≥10 d/y) work absences due to illness, diagnosed depression, and 3 or more of 6 physical health conditions. (cdc.gov)
  • The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of physical and mental health conditions, poor health-related quality of life, and health care access in a defined population of Head Start and Early Head Start staff. (cdc.gov)
  • Dr. Hedtmann's career highlights include studying medicine at the University of Dusseldorf, obtaining his doctorate in medicine, and completing study visits at renowned institutions such as the Orthopedic Department of the University of California, San Francisco and the Department of Pediatric Orthopedics at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. (airomedical.com)
  • The case report and study were approved by the research ethics board of the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario. (cdc.gov)
  • After working in 5 different states and collecting specialties in Women's Health, neuro-orthopedics and performance, and orthopedic manual therapy she settled in Kansas City. (rockhurst.edu)
  • poor nutritional intake, pancreatic insufficiency, calcium and vitamin D malabsorption, reduced levels of physical activity, corticosteroid usage, pubertal delay, chronic respiratory acidosis, and elevations in osteoclast activating cytokines have all been considered. (bmj.com)
  • Candidates among children include si= milar groups to those for pneumococcal vaccine: sickle cell, chronic renal and metabolic disease, diabetes, chronic pulmona= ry disease, long-term aspirin therapy, and significant cardiac disease (Catalana). (faqs.org)
  • The board's role is to supply advice and guidance, to serve as an advocate for the Rockhurst Physical Therapy Program in the community, and to work to support the achievement of the Physical Therapy Program's strategic initiatives. (rockhurst.edu)
  • Over the last 15 years she has been recognized as an Ingram's Healthcare Hero, Rockhurst Clinical Instructor of the year, accredited to teach in the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine's orthopedic residency program, created a post-doctorate residency program for two local clinics and is a consultant and innovator in a physical therapy concierge model. (rockhurst.edu)
  • Dr. Levine continues to lecture on a national basis and chairs spine program meetings that have international attendance. (spinedoctornj.com)
  • The database of patients diagnosed with a malignancy in the Northern Alberta Children's Cancer Program (NACCP) January 1, 1993 to December 31, 2003 was merged with the database of inpatients referred to the infectious diseases service at the Stollery Children's Hospital and charts were reviewed on all patients referred to the infectious diseases consult service prior to the diagnosis of malignancy. (biomedcentral.com)
  • METHODS In 22 prepubertal children with CF and mild lung disease, the relation between total body bone mineral density (BMD) and measures of body composition, biochemistry, lung function, and physical activity was studied. (bmj.com)
  • Risk factors for infections of the spine involve conditions that weaken the patient's immune system, such conditions include diabetes mellitus, use of immunosuppressant medications, cancer, HIV/AIDS, malnutrition, history of an organ transplant and intravenous drug abuse. (wheelessonline.com)
  • However, a hospital compliance officer has since brought a lawsuit against the hospital but the surgeon has not been disciplined. (brookings.edu)
  • Why would you travel to see an orthopedic spine surgeon? (spinedoctornj.com)
  • Dr. Kenneth L. Mattox is a Distinguished Service Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and Chief of Staff and Surgeon-in-Chief at Ben Taub Hospital, where he has worked since 1973. (bcm.edu)
  • Over the course of several years, Dr. Snowball prescribed both land- and water-based physical therapy, home exercise, trigger point injections, a TENS unit, and a host of pain and muscle spasm medications, most prominently Zanaflex and Desyrel. (ct.us)
  • Four days later, Mr A experienced back pain and dizziness, and was again taken to the public hospital by ambulance. (hdc.org.nz)
  • A 46 year old man comes to the hospital by ambulance for severe abdominal pain. (nakedcapitalism.com)
  • He works clinically at St. George's Hospital and lectures in pain neurophysiology at St. George's University and UCL. (stgeorges.nhs.uk)
  • The patient presented at the Sotiria General Hospital for Chest Diseases in Athens with persistent high fever (up to 39.8 C), neck and back pain, myalgias and restricted movement of the right arm. (who.int)