A new webpage has just been upload which looks at the heel pain associated with the condition known as plantar fasciitis. The heel is a specialised part of the body designed to absorb the impact of your body weight when walking, running or undertaking any other form of physical exertion or weight bearing exercise. An… Read More
The rotator cuff gives the shoulder joint its wonderful versatility, but also most of its problems! It is often a tough call deciding which cuff problems need surgery and which will get better naturally. However, if surgery is contemplated, simple scanning of the shoulder by an experienced ultrasonographer is a good predictor of which rotator… Read More
Research Paper Title Impact of an Acute Pain Service on Pain Outcomes with Combat-injured Soldiers at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. Background Few studies demonstrate the impact of early aggressive analgesia with acute pain service (APS) involvement at combat support hospitals (CSHs) using real-time data. Collaboration between the British and the United States (US) Army led to… Read More
Research Paper Title Deployment after Limb Salvage for High-energy Lower-extremity Trauma. Background Many wounded warriors experienced high-energy lower-extremity trauma (HELET) that may be limb threatening. Volumetric muscle loss, posttraumatic osteoarthritis, nerve injuries, and pain may severely limit physical function. Several wounded warriors express a strong desire to return to their units and be deployed in… Read More
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