American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Oct 2006
Day-of-injury computerized tomography, rehabilitation status, and development of cerebral atrophy in persons with traumatic brain injury.
To compare day-of-injury (DOI) computerized tomography (CT) findings with acute injury severity markers, disability at acute hospital admission and discharge from inpatient rehabilitation, injury severity markers, and degree of postacute cerebral atrophy on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). ⋯ Other than brainstem injury, DOI CT findings relate poorly to rehabilitation outcome. Presence of DOI CT abnormalities were associated with the development of cerebral atrophy, which was associated with poorer rehabilitation discharge DRS and FIM scores.
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Am J Phys Med Rehabil · Oct 2006
Ultrasonographic examination for inversion ankle sprains associated with osseous injuries.
The study attempted to evaluate the value of ultrasonography in determining the therapeutic strategy for patients with osseous injuries caused by ankle sprains. ⋯ Ultrasonography is valuable in evaluating tiny foot and ankle fractures and coexistent soft tissue injuries. It can guide the treatment for patients with osseous injuries caused by ankle sprains.