Mycetoma (Madura foot): A case report
Abstract Introduction Mycetoma is a chronic disease, which is endemic in tropical and subtropical countries. We report a rare case of mycetoma located on the foot of a patient living…
How to recognize and diagnose abusive head trauma in infants
Abstract Abusive head trauma (AHT) is complex to define for establishing proper diagnosis criteria. This observation complicates greatly the diagnosis process when faced with an infant in consultation. Objective This…
Early post-stroke physical conditioning in hemiplegic patients: A preliminary study
Abstract Objective To establish the value of an early post-stroke evaluation of cardiorespiratory fitness in hemiparetic patients using a one-leg cycling exercise test and to analyze the impact of an…
The Internet and the therapeutic education of patients: A systematic review of the literature
Abstract Objectives To evaluate from a review of the literature the interest of using the Internet as a tool for the therapeutic education of patients. Method A systematic review of…
Spine fracture in patient with ankylosing spondylitis: A case report
Abstract Spinal fractures in patients with ankylosing spondylitis may be the result of minor trauma. These fractures may lead to severe neurological deficits, and they are difficult to detect using…
Diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis in spinal cord injury patients: A literature review
Abstract Objective To present an up-to-date literature review of osteoporosis in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, in view of the seriousness of this complication (with a high risk of fractures)…
Describing and developing the field of competence in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) in Europe – preface to a series of papers published by the Professional Practice Committee of the PRM section of the Union of European Medical Specialists (UEMS)
1 English version The field of competence (FoC) of specialists in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM 1 1 In some parts of Europe and the world the term “Physiatrist” is…
Effects of a five-week intensive and multidisciplinary spine-specific functional restoration program in chronic low back pain patients with or without surgery
Abstract Objective Evaluating the efficacy of an intensive, dynamic and multidisciplinary spine-specific functional restoration program in patients with chronic low back pain with or without surgery. Methods One hundred and…
Analysis of return to competition and repeat rupture for 298 anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions with patellar or hamstring tendon autograft in sportspeople
Abstract Objectives To establish the influence of the type of surgical technique, competitive level, type of sport and the time before returning to competition on the reinjury rate after anterior…
Ostéoporose du blessé médullaire. Dépistage et traitement. Résultats d’une enquête sur les pratiques des médecins de MPR en France. Propositions de conduite à tenir vis-à-vis du dépistage et du traitement
Résumé Objectif La gestion de l’ostéoporose du blessé médullaire est une question récurrente dans la pratique quotidienne, mais la revue de la littérature ne fournit pas de protocole standardisé ni…
