Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Mar 1995
Review Case ReportsRuptured intracranial mycotic aneurysm: a rare cause of intracranial hemorrhage.
Intracranial mycotic aneurysm is a rare complication in patients with infective endocarditis occurring in about 2% to 10% of cases. Although the risk of rupture is about 1.7%, it is usually a catastrophic event with a fatality rate of 80%. ⋯ Both had involvement of the right frontoparietal lobes with resultant left hemiparesis, left homonymous hemianopia, and impairments of cognition and perceptual function. Despite intensive rehabilitation, their functional outcomes were less than satisfactory as they needed assistance in self-care activities and mobility on discharge.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Mar 1995
Sports medicine in physical medicine and rehabilitation residency programs.
Because sports medicine is a rapidly expanding field within many specialties, it is important to gauge how active physiatrists have become in this arena. A nationwide survey of program directors and chief residents of physical medicine and rehabilitation residency programs was conducted to determine such prevalence. For the purposes of this study, sports medicine was defined as the routine care of athletes involved in organized sporting activities at any level of competition. ⋯ Data was also obtained regarding research, clinical rotations, lectures, fellowships, association with academic departments of other specialties, and affiliations with professional sports medicine organizations. The actual level of educational opportunities available was much lower than might be expected given the high level of interest expressed. It is reasonable to conclude that more opportunities should exist for education in sports medicine.