Publications by authors named "C C Comer"
Introduction: Persistent knee pain often due to knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent and disabling condition. Electronic-rehabilitation (e-rehab) programmes have the potential to support self-management of knee OA. This study aimed to evaluate user engagement and acceptability of two e-rehab programmes, Group e-rehab, a remote physiotherapy-led programme and My Knee UK, a self-directed web-based exercise programme.
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- A 61-year-old man with a history of COPD, ongoing anticoagulant therapy, and pneumonia was admitted to the emergency department in critical condition due to chest pain and shortness of breath.
- A chest X-ray and CT scan revealed a large mediastinal hematoma, rib fractures, and significant blood loss requiring urgent reversal of his anticoagulant medication before surgery.
- After an emergency sternotomy to evacuate the hematoma, the patient made a full recovery, highlighting the importance of imaging in older patients with fall-related injuries and the need for careful management of anticoagulants.
Free tissue transfer is a valuable surgical option for the reconstruction of a myriad of complex lower extremity defects. Currently, there is a paucity of data that examines the risks of complications for each of these unique indications. Patients undergoing lower extremity free flap reconstruction from the ACS-NSQIP 2011-2019 database were stratified into groups based on the etiology and indication for reconstruction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) is a prevalent and debilitating cause of lateral hip pain. Physiotherapists often prescribe exercises and educate patients on self-management strategies. Virtual consultations have increased since COVID-19.
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