Publications by authors named "Satyasheel Asthana"
Introduction: Pressure injuries (PIs) continue to remain one of the most common and debilitating complications seen adding to the financial burden of the patients and caregivers. The available VAC (vacuum assisted closure) systems are expensive. In our case series we have applied low-cost negative pressure dressing (NPD) for sacral pressure injuries in five patients along with individualised rehabilitation protocol which resulted in accelerated healing of their PIs and improved functional outcome.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Osteoporosis is a common yet underdiagnosed condition that increases fracture risk and disability. It is particularly prevalent in individuals with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders due to factors like immobility and disuse. Despite its impact, awareness of osteoporosis remains low, especially in this high-risk population.
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- Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is a common complication in stroke survivors that can hinder rehabilitation and recovery, and suprascapular nerve block (SSNB) is an effective treatment option.
- A study involving six stroke patients showed significant improvements in pain levels and shoulder function after undergoing ultrasound-guided SSNB, particularly in overall pain scores and passive range of motion.
- While patients showed improvement in pain and some functional aspects, not all showed gains in disability measures, indicating that while SSNB is beneficial, it may need to be part of a broader rehabilitation strategy.
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- Chronic non-healing ulcers are persistent skin wounds that fail to heal within a normal timeframe due to underlying health issues, significantly impacting rehabilitation and quality of life.
- A case series involving eight wounds from six patients utilized platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) treatment, with weekly applications leading to monitored healing progress using metrics like PUSH scores and wound size.
- Results showed varying healing rates, with complete wound closure in three cases, and an overall improvement in patients' functional independence by nearly 16% during their hospital stay, indicating PRF is a promising treatment option for these challenging wounds.
Background: Stroke is one of the most common causes of disability. Stroke survivors may have a wide variety of sensorimotor, cognitive, perceptual, and behavioral dysfunctions. The majority of long-term care for stroke survivors in residential settings is provided by informal caregivers, such as family members.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: This study was done to assess the extent of disability in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) survivors using the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction Perineural corticosteroid injection is an extensively used and accepted treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However, to this date, there is no guideline as to which corticosteroid has to be used as the standard treatment for CTS. Triamcinolone acetonide is a commonly used particulate steroid that can cause permanent nerve injury if it is accidentally injected into the nerve.
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