Articles: pain-clinics.
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To evaluate head and cervical posture in individuals with or without temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and to assess the correlations between pain, severity of symptoms, and posture. ⋯ TMD patients with TMJ pain showed increased FHP compared to other groups, and FHP became more significant as TMD severity increased in male patients, indicating the FHP might play an important role in the development of TMJ pain. In the clinical assessment of TMD, the patients' abnormal head and cervical posture might be considered.
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Informed consent is the first step of every medical procedure and is considered a standard of care for patients undergoing medical interventions. Our study seeks to evaluate patients' understanding of the procedure they consented to and the factors affecting the degree of understanding. ⋯ Although patients carry a variable expectation of procedures, most patients in our pain clinic have a high level of satisfaction despite having a poor understanding of the procedure provided via informed consent. Although our patients' level of objective comprehension is low, those with a better understanding of the procedure tend to have a more satisfactory experience.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2023
Case ReportsAbdominal Wall Abscess Secondary to Spilled Gallstones 20 Years after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.
This case report describes an intra-abdominal and abdominal wall abscess formation in a 53-year male. The abscess developed 20 years after an uncomplicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy. He presented to multiple clinics with complaints of abdominal swelling and pain and had been prescribed multiple courses of antibiotics in the preceding six months before a definitive diagnosis was made. ⋯ Early postoperative complications including abscess formation usually come to attention; however, the importance of late complications should not be undervalued, especially when an abscess develops in a patient with a history of recent or remote cholecystectomy. Thorough investigation, consideration of possible diagnosis related to abscess formation post-cholecystectomy, and timely action is the key to management. Key Words: Abdominal wall abscess, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Complications, Retained gallstones.
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Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a chronic musculoskeletal disease affecting the entire joint. Exercise therapy is the core treatment plan for non-surgical treatment of KOA, and tele-rehabilitation is also applied to KOA, but there is a lack of research on the comparison of pain and function recovery between different exercise methods combined Internet respectively. The study aims to compare the effects of power cycling and quadriceps training combined with online guidance separately on KOA mitigation of pain, recovery of function, quality of life, and adherence of participants in the community, compared to the control group. ⋯ By summarizing the study's strengths and limitations, this trial results may guide tele-rehabilitation of KOA in the community.Trial registration: The study was registered in the clinical trial registry ChiCTR2200059255, 27/04/2022.