Publications by authors named "Purva H Mundada"

The maxilla is among the jaw bones with a lot of blood flow. Maxillary bone necrosis is uncommon and can be caused by infection, trauma, or unusual metabolic abnormalities. The maxilla is a vital bone that forms the roof of the mouth cavity.

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The purpose of this case study was to elucidate the significance of physiotherapy management in rehabilitating an individual with osteomyelitis. The patient was a 25-year-old male with complaints of purulent discharge from wounds above the knee. The physiotherapy intervention prescribed and noted here focuses on enhancing functional goals during the postoperative phase.

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a progressive disorder. It is the most typical X-linked muscular dystrophy in children. It primarily affects males and is characterized by motor delays, muscle weakness, respiratory impairment, and loss of ambulation.

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Here we present a case study of a 75-year-old hypertensive elderly male suffering from right-sided malignant otitis externa with right-sided grade V facial nerve palsy. Malignant otitis externa is an uncommon but critically and extremely challenging kind of disease, along with the involvement of cranial nerves. The main aim of our case study is to highlight and explain the novelty impacts, efficacy, and role of physical therapy interventions and rehabilitation strategies in this case.

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Osteomyelitis is an infectious disease of the bone and bone marrow caused by pyogenic organisms that may be acute or chronic. Early diagnosis and treatment prevent complications like limb deformity and limb length discrepancies. A 14-year-old girl presented to the orthopedic department with complaints of pain, fever, swelling, tenderness, and pus discharge across the right leg below the knee.

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Background Cognitive impairments, particularly in old age, are pervasive and occur because of both normal and pathological senescence. Engaging in some routine bodily activities combined with activities that stimulate cognitive skills appears beneficial in increasing cognitive resistance to degenerative processes of the brain. Dual-task training (DTT) by combining motor and cognitive activities causes improvement, particularly in executive function, working memory and divided attention, whereas aerobic exercise training (AET) plays an important role in improving executive function, attention, and memory.

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