The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
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J Am Osteopath Assoc · Feb 2017
ReviewCommon Foot and Ankle Injuries: What Not to Miss and How Best to Manage.
Injuries to the foot and ankle are commonly encountered, especially among athletes, and can lead to morbidity if not managed appropriately. Health care professionals must have a firm understanding of injury anatomy, diagnoses, and management. This article provides a review of lateral talus process fractures, os trigonum injuries, Lisfranc injuries, turf toe, navicular stress fractures, and syndesmotic injuries.
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J Am Osteopath Assoc · Dec 2015
ReviewPosterolateral Corner Knee Injuries: Review of Anatomy and Clinical Evaluation.
The structures in the posterolateral corner of the knee, which stabilize the joint, are often involved in injuries to the posterior cruciate ligament. Familiar structures include the anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, tibial collateral ligament, and menisci. ⋯ The purpose of this review is to highlight the posterolateral corner of the knee and injuries to its structures so that physicians can more accurately diagnose these injuries and provide appropriate treatment. Management focuses on restoring the fibular collateral ligament, popliteofibular ligament, and, in certain cases, the popliteus tendon.
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J Am Osteopath Assoc · Jul 2014
ReviewManagement of ionizing radiation injuries and illnesses, Part 3: Radiobiology and health effects of ionizing radiation.
Ionizing radiation exposure can induce profound changes in intracellular components, potentially leading to diverse health effects in exposed individuals. Any cellular component can be damaged by radiation, but some components affect cellular viability more profoundly than others. ⋯ In other cases, activation of the genetic machinery can lead to a genetic cascade potentially leading to mutations or cell death by apoptosis. In the third of 5 articles on the management of injuries and illnesses caused by ionizing radiation, the authors provide a clinically relevant overview of the pathophysiologic process associated with potential exposure to ionizing radiation.