This case report details a tragic complication from injecting particulate corticosteroids somewhere in the lumbar spine. The supposition that injection into the lumbar epidural space led to the described complication…
Abstract Fear of falling may be as debilitating as the fall itself, leading to a restriction in activities and even a loss of autonomy. Objectives The main objective was to…
Abstract Background Traumatic spinal cord injuries on cervical canal stenosis represent a steadily increasing pathology, of which clinical and functional outcomes remain largely unknown. Material and methods We present the…
Abstract Introduction The aim of the Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) day hospital’s short-stay program is to propose a one- or two-day medical and psychosocial assessment to patients with disabilities….
Abstract Objective To estimate adherence to and effectiveness of rehabilitation after acute ankle sprain. Method Patients with acute ankle sprain attending four emergency departments were recruited between February and July…
Abstract Introduction Therapeutic patient education (TPE) is a continuous medical care process whose role in lower back pain (LBP) has yet to be well defined. Objective To evaluate the role…
Abstract The Field of Competence (FOC) of specialists in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) in Europe follows uniform basic principles described in the White Book of PRM in Europe. An…
Abstract The complications of total hip arthroplasty (THA) during the immediate postoperative period consist mainly in dislocation of the prosthesis, haematomas under antocoagulants, early infections, dismantling of osteotomy, neurological injury,…
Abstract Introduction Physical and rehabilitation medicine physicians commonly see patients with chronic functional ankle instability. The main anatomical structures involved in ankle stability are the peroneus (fibularis) brevis and peroneus…
Abstract Background Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is one of the complications of atherosclerosis. Intermittent claudication is the second stage of PAD. In controlled studies on patients with Stage II PAD,…
