Sport related plantar fasciitis. Current diagnostic and therapeutic advances.

Unlabelled: Plantar fasciitis is the most common diagnosis for pain in the inferior aspect of the heel among runners, accounting for 10% of injuries that occur in connection with running. The etiology of pain is multifactorial. The aim of the present study is to report our experience in the treatment of plantar fasciitis in athletes and compare our diagnostic strategy and treatment modalities with the current practice.

Small bowel obstruction by the silicone tube of the gastric band.

A wide range of operations are used today for morbid obesity. Adjustable gastric banding (AGB) is one of the most widespread. Numerous complications after AGB are known, namely gastric perforation, band slippage, penetration of the band into stomach, port disconnection, port-site infection, etc.