Publications by authors named "Alyssa Mixon"
Article Synopsis
- Quadriceps tendon (QT) injuries typically cause pain, difficulty extending the knee, and a noticeable defect above the kneecap, often occurring from falls or eccentric contractions.
- Delayed diagnosis and repair of QT injuries can lead to worse recovery outcomes, including weakness and limited knee motion.
- A case study highlights the importance of interdisciplinary care, as PM&R helped identify a QT rupture six weeks post-injury, leading to timely surgery after an initial misdiagnosis.
Safety, Precautions, and Modalities in Cancer Rehabilitation: an Updated Review.
Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep
June 2021
Purpose Of Review: Providing rehabilitation to patients with cancer can be challenging due to the medical complexity associated with the illness and its treatments. This article provides the reader with a summary of frequently encountered medical conditions in the cancer population and associated safety considerations and precautions. An update on treatment modalities commonly used for symptom management is also presented.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBreast masses and nipple discharge are common symptoms that lead women to seek medical care. Many of the findings on subsequent examination are benign. When evaluating a patient who presents with breast masses or nipple discharge, it is useful to take a holistic approach to evaluating the patient, including a detailed history, structural and directed physical examination, and, if indicated, laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and biopsy.
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