Publications by authors named "Joseph Armen"
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- Foot fractures are common injuries, primarily affecting the metatarsals and toes, with patients usually reporting pain and difficulty walking.
- Diagnosis involves radiographic evaluation, but ultrasound has shown promise as an alternative method.
- Treatment varies by fracture type and location, with strategies including splints, casts, or walking boots, and may require several weeks of non-weight-bearing activities for healing.
Objectives: Musculoskeletal sonography has emerged as an additional diagnostic tool that can be used to assess medial elbow pain and laxity in overhead throwers. It provides a dynamic, rapid, and noninvasive modality in the evaluation of ligamentous structural integrity. Many studies have demonstrated the utility of dynamic sonography for medial elbow and ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) integrity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPhysical inactivity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Regular aerobic and resistance training increases exercise capacity and plays a role both in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Patients with coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, or diabetes mellitus must be considered individually when prescribing exercise because their clinical status can vary greatly.
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