Electroskip auditory biofeedback in a patient with Parkinson disease: a case report.

The purpose of this case study was to observe the effects of a rehabilitation program with an audio-biofeedback technology device called Electroskip in a patient with Parkinson disease. The patient was a 61-year-old man with moderate Parkinson disease (Hoehn and Yahr Parkinson's scale stage III) and dementia who had progressive episodes of freezing of gait. The patient also had a history of recent falls.

Rigid fixation of the sternum using a new coupled titanium transverse plate fixation system.

Restoration of sternal integrity after median sternotomy for cardiac interventions better ensures optimal postoperative pulmonary function and minimizes overall morbidity. Sternal dehiscence or nonunion mitigates against such a successful outcome. Under such circumstances, if enough viable and uninfected sternum remains, an anatomic reduction should be attempted.

Missile embolism to the pulmonary artery: case report and pitfalls of management.

Missile embolism to the pulmonary artery is a rare event. We present a complicated case of missile embolism from the inferior vena cava to the pulmonary artery. The case illustrates the potential pitfalls in the management of these patients.