Genicular Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Knee Pain: A Case Presentation
This is the first reported case presentation utilizing cooled genicular radiofrequency ablation (C-RFA) for the treatment of post-traumatic knee pain. The patient is a 29 year old male who sustained open right femoral and tibial fractures following two motor vehicle collisions. He was deemed too young to undergo TKA by Orthopedic Surgery. It was recommended he trial diagnostic genicular nerve blocks followed by C-RFA. The procedure provided a>50% reduction in average pain with an increase in activity tolerance lasting 9 months. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - April 4, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jonathan D. Carrier, Michelle Poliak-Tunis Source Type: research
Dynamic sonographic visualization of an occult posterior lateral meniscocapsular separation: A case report
We report a case of an 18-year-old female softball catcher with unrevealing MRI despite continued left knee locking and discomfort with deep squatting. Meniscocapsular separation was revealed only on dynamic sonographic exam, where knee flexion revealed a 3.1 mm gap that developed between the capsule and peripheral meniscus. Arthroscopy confirmed the sonographic findings, and repair resulted in complete resolution of symptoms. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - April 4, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Allison Schroeder, Volker Musahl, Christopher Urbanek, Kentaro Onishi Source Type: research
Comparing the Effects of Dual-task Gait Testing in New and Established Ambulators with Lower Extremity Amputations
Gait is a complex process that involves coordinating motor and sensory systems through higher-order cognitive processes. Walking with a prosthesis after lower extremity amputation challenges these processes. However, the factors that influence the cognitive-motor interaction in gait among lower extremity amputees has not been evaluated. To assess the interaction of cognition and mobility, individuals must be evaluated using the dual-task paradigm. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - April 4, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Courtney Frengopoulos, Michael WC. Payne, Jeffrey D. Holmes, Ricardo Viana, Susan W. Hunter Source Type: research
Benefits of hippotherapy and horse riding simulation exercise on healthy older adults: a systematic review
To provide an up-to-date research analysis on equine-assisted therapies and horse riding simulation exercise in older adults, and to suggest future directions in clinical practice and research. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - April 4, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Camille Hilliere, Daniel Collado-Mateo, Santos Villafaina, Paulo Duque-Fonseca, Jos é A. Parraça Source Type: research
Comparative Sonographic and Magnetic Resonance Images of an Acute Pronator Teres Full-Thickness Tear
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Source: PM and R - April 4, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Claudia Ghisa, Evan Peck Source Type: research
The Role of Physiatrists in Natural Disasters
After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, the images and stories of the role of health care providers caused alarm. Questions of misconduct, extreme duress, and unimaginable choices emerged. In a recent article entitled, “The Duty of Mind: Ethical Capacity in a Time of Crisis [1],” the authors argue that “the physician is obliged to always make life-and-death decisions under conditions of maximal ethical clarity.” (pg. 1) and that the stresses and chaos of a disaster can impact decision-making. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - April 1, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, Lisa Pascual, Lauren T. Shapiro, Luis Baerga-Varela, Belmarie Rodriguez-Santiago, Debjani Mukherjee Tags: Ethical Legal Feature Source Type: research
To Train or Not to Train: Admission of Pediatricians into Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowships
For both scenarios, Dr Louise Spierre will argue for admitting pediatricians into PRM fellowship training programs, and Dr Robert Rinaldi will argue against admitting pediatricians into PRM fellowship training programs. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - April 1, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Louise Spierre, Robert Rinaldi, Sam S.H. Wu Tags: Point/Counterpoint Source Type: research
Editorial Board
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Table of Contents
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Academy News – April PM & R Journal
As the primary medical society for the specialty of PM&R, your Academy is focused on moving the specialty and you forward. Academy membership supports initiatives to assist our members with: (Source: PM and R)
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Information for Authors
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Copyright Page
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Spanish Translated Abstracts
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Source: PM and R - April 1, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Translated Abstracts Source Type: research
The Role of Physiatrists in Natural Disasters
After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, the images and stories of the role of health care providers caused alarm. Questions of misconduct, extreme duress, and unimaginable choices emerged. In a recent article entitled, “The Duty of Mind: Ethical Capacity in a Time of Crisis [1],” the authors argue that “the physician is obliged to always make life-and-death decisions under conditions of maximal ethical clarity.” (pg. 1) and that the stresses and chaos of a disaster can impact decision-making. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - April 1, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, Lisa Pascual, Lauren T. Shapiro, Luis Baerga-Varela, Belmarie Rodriguez-Santiago, Debjani Mukherjee Tags: Ethical Legal Feature Source Type: research
To Train or Not to Train: Admission of Pediatricians into Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowships
For both scenarios, Dr Louise Spierre will argue for admitting pediatricians into PRM fellowship training programs, and Dr Robert Rinaldi will argue against admitting pediatricians into PRM fellowship training programs. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - April 1, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Louise Spierre, Robert Rinaldi, Sam S.H. Wu Tags: Point/Counterpoint Source Type: research
