Publications by authors named "Ajai Sambasivan"
Article Synopsis
- - Pulmonary hernias usually occur due to trauma, surgeries, or congenital defects, with spontaneous lung hernias being very rare, especially in post-polio syndrome cases.
- - Post-polio syndrome arises 30-40 years after polio infection and leads to symptoms like muscle weakness, fatigue, and atrophy.
- - The case report discusses a post-polio patient who developed a spontaneous lung hernia without prior injury and includes details on imaging, diagnosis, and management of such hernias.
A 36-yr-old man with a history of industrial accident causing traumatic left hip disarticulation, pubic symphysis, and right sacroiliac joint fractures presented with a 3-yr history of left-sided lower back pain radiating down the amputated limb. Computed tomography lumbar spine showed osteophytes surrounding the sacroiliac joint bilaterally with reduced left L4-L5 foraminal space. A fluoroscopically guided left sacroiliac steroid injection led to mild improvement in low back pain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis case report describes the use of ultrasonography in the identification of a joint effusion to guide diagnosis and management of septic arthritis. Our patient presented with pain, swelling, and erythema of the right thumb after having punctured her thumb with a cactus thorn. Results of physical examination demonstrated tenderness and restricted range of motion.
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