Diagnostic Accuracy of the Yale Swallow Protocol in Moderate-to-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Prospective Blinded Videofluoroscopic Investigation.

Objective: The study aimed to assess the accuracy of the Yale Swallow Protocol (YSP) in screening aspiration in adults with acute moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) by comparing the YSP with a videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS).

Setting: Level 1 academic trauma center.

Participants: The study involved a cohort of 50 consecutive adults with a history of acute moderate-to-severe TBI.

Importance of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in a Patient With Bilateral Lumbosacral Plexopathy Following the Course of Ladiratuzumab Vedotin for Breast Cancer: A Case Report.

A 74-year-old female with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer was admitted to the acute care hospital after several ground-level falls and a two-week history of bilateral lower extremity weakness with foot drop, numbness, and tingling. She was on ladiratuzumab vedotin (SGN-LIV1A) and pembrolizumab for four months prior to cancer treatment. Lumbar and sacral imaging studies did not identify neoplastic invasion into the bone or lumbosacral plexus.

The Effect of Intra-articular Hypertonic Dextrose Prolotherapy on Pain, Quality of Life, and Functional Outcomes Scores in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.

Introduction Knee osteoarthritis is a common chronic condition leading to pain and debility. Prolotherapy is a safe and cost-effective treatment option. Our team conducted a case series to examine the effect of prolotherapy on functional measures and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Improving Patient Access to Musculoskeletal Treatments and Medical Student Musculoskeletal Education via Free Clinic Services.

Introduction Homeless patients are at higher risk for musculoskeletal conditions but have limited access to treatments. Physical therapy (PT) and osteopathic manual therapy (OMT) are treatments for acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Here, we outline establishing a free specialty clinic to provide PT and OMT to underserved patients.

Strike Out: A Case Report of Glioblastoma in a Collegiate Softball Player.

A 20-year-old female, right-hand-dominant Division I softball player, presented to her pre-participation exam endorsing numbness that started in her left thumb and had progressed to involve her entire hand and left medial elbow. She had no change in her physical health over the past year prior to presentation and denied injury illness or trauma to the left upper extremity or neck. She reported no change in her softball off-season training regimen or equipment.

Telemedicine Evaluation of Hip Ailments.

Background During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, telemedicine has provided new means of patient care while still allowing for physical examination and history to be obtained. Hip ailments are a common musculoskeletal problem leading to limited function. Today, we lack a standardized telemedicine hip evaluation protocol.

Telemedicine Examination of the Knee.

Introduction The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in rapid healthcare system adaptations, including the acceptance of telemedicine in primary care. In the case of knee ailments, among the most common problems encountered in primary care, telemedicine provides a literal window to observe the patient performing functional activities. Despite its potential, there is a lack of standardized protocols for data collection.