Diagnosis and Management of Orthopaedic Conditions Associated With Hereditary Sensory Autonomic Neuropathies.

Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathies (HSANs) encompass a diverse group of inherited neuropathies characterized by notable sensory and autonomic involvement that affects musculoskeletal structures and systemic function. There are 8 recognized types of HSAN. The orthopaedic manifestations of HSAN are complex and diverse, including spinal deformity, Charcot arthropathy, osteomyelitis, fractures, osteonecrosis, osteoporosis, and skeletal deformities.

Enhanced recovery after surgery in patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus undergoing ventriculoperitoneal shunting procedures.

Objective: Patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) who undergo ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) placement often belong to an older demographic, putting them at increased risk of postoperative delirium and related complications. Recent literature documenting the use of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols in various disciplines of surgery has shown improved clinical outcomes, faster discharge, and lower readmission rates. Early return to a familiar environment (i.

Invited Commentary: The Incidence of Deep Infection Following Lower Leg Circular Frame with Minimum of 1-year Follow-up from Frame Removal.

Quinnan S. Invited Commentary: The Incidence of Deep Infection Following Lower Leg Circular Frame with Minimum of 1-year Follow-up from Frame Removal. Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr 2022;17(2):92.

Clinical outcomes following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty with tuberosity excision for treatment of proximal humerus fractures: a case series.

Background: Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) has become an increasingly popular treatment option for complex 3- and 4-part proximal humerus fractures in elderly patients. The literature has demonstrated that tuberosity repair likely improves postoperative range of motion (ROM). However, the difference between tuberosity repair and excision may not be appreciable to patients in their day-to-day lives.

A Case of Disseminated Lyme Disease Presenting as Chronic Urticaria.

We present a case of cyclical bouts of chronic urticaria on the abdomen, scalp, and hands in a patient with disseminated Lyme disease. Lyme disease traditionally presents as a cutaneous lesion known as erythema migrans, which alerts patients and physicians that diagnosis and treatment is necessary. This case highlights the importance of variable cutaneous presentations of Lyme disease, especially if nerve pain is concurrent.

Asynchronous Bilateral Obturator Hernias: A Suggested Approach to Reduce Morbidity of Obturator Hernias.

Obturator hernias (OHs) are rare pelvic hernias that involve the protrusion of intraperitoneal or extraperitoneal organs or tissues through the obturator foramen. Risk factors for OH patients include female gender, chronic disease, age, malnourishment, history of multiple pregnancies, anatomical enlargement of obturator foramen, increased intraabdominal pressure, and defective collagen metabolism. Since OHs have the highest mortality rate of all abdominal hernias, prompt diagnosis and treatment are critical.

Correlation of DOTATOC Uptake and Pathologic Grade in Neuroendocrine Tumors.

Objectives: Gallium (Ga)-DOTATOC is a somatostatin analog used to detect neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Ki-67 proliferation index (Ki-67 PI) has been established as a prognostic factor in NETs. We aimed to evaluate whether a correlation exists between Ki-67 PI and somatostatin receptor positron emission tomography (SSTR-PET) uptake.

Central Auditory Processing Disorders in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

The etiology and the underlying pathogenetic mechanisms of autism spectrum disorders are still largely unknown. This article provides a comprehensive review of the studies that are relevant to autism spectrum disorders and central auditory processing disorders and also discusses the relationship between autism spectrum disorders and central auditory processing disorders in the light of recent studies on this subject, which may provide new pathways in a therapeutic perspective. Several studies confirm that most of the individuals with an autism spectrum disorder have some degree of sensory dysfunction related to disorders of processing auditory, visual, vestibular, and/or tactile stimuli.