Two different methods for the prevention of ankle joint injuries in soccer were tested. Coordination training on an ankle disk improves functional stability and postural control, whereas an orthosis provides mechanical support. Both techniques reduce the frequency of ankle sprains in soccer players with previous ankle problems. The orthosis is ...

Many different types of knee supports are available. Some aid the patient to obtain an early full range of motion and normal strength after injury. Others aid in preventing reinjury. Still others provide the patient with comfort and a feeling of support and serve merely as a reminder to exert ...

When the community diagnosis was described for two islands, Vaerøy and Røst, in 1970-73 injuries were found to be the most common single diagnosis. During one year (1979-80) all the injured patients who contacted the district physician in the municipality of Vaerøy were recorded in order to study the aetiology ...

A 40-year-old pedestrian was involved in a road traffic accident. He lost consciousness immediately and remained comatose for 6 months until he died of a bronchopneumonia. Examination of the fixed brain revealed the late results of diffuse axonal injury. Not all the features were readily visible macroscopically, but required a ...

The majority of upper extremity problems experienced by gymnasts are not considered injuries but are regarded as consequences of the sport. Treatment of these problems should include treatment of not only the injury but also the cause. This requires the cooperation of the gymnast, his or her coach, and a ...

The transcostal extrapleural flank approach to the kidney requires an understanding of thoracic and abdominal wall anatomy to prevent injury to the pleura and subsequent pneumothorax. Isolation of the intercostal neurovascular bundle, division of the lumbodorsal fascia inferior to the rib bed and simultaneous dissection of the diaphragmatic insertion along ...

Difficult intubation has been classified into four grades, according to the view obtainable at laryngoscopy. Frequency analysis suggests that, in obstetrics, the main cause of trouble is grade 3, in which the epiglottis can be seen, but not the cords. This group is fairly rare so that a proportion of ...

Pediatricians can do much to ensure an active, forceful, and rational approach to the prevention of childhood injury and disease. The extent of progress over the next decade will, in large measure, be determined by the ability of pediatricians to work with the nonmedical community in implementing meaningful accident prevention ...

Submersion injuries are a relatively common problem for emergency physicians. The primary physiologic problem in these patients is hypoxemia, and virtually all complications are secondary to this. Resuscitation depends of reversing hypoxemia and acidosis, then correcting the associated medical problems. Aggressive measures should be taken for all such patients, even ...

Although a few epidemiologic studies of head injuries have appeared recently, none have examined the incidence, causes and risk factors for an inner city environment. To overcome this deficiency, the authors visited 35 hospitals and the Office of the Medical Examiner and abstracted data from every chart that described a ...

A diagnosis of wrist sprain is no longer appropriate. With a proper history and careful physical examination, a specific problem can be suggested. Aids, including motion radiographs, special views, arthrography, technetium-99m scans, and/or tomography, can usually confirm the diagnosis. Only if specific injuries are identified can proper understanding and treatment ...

Because loss of sight among the elderly often accompanies other more noticeable afflictions, geriatric blindness is a neglected yet serious problem for many older people. As the nation's population grows older, it will be imperative that heretofore separate systems coordinate their efforts to address what the author predicts will be ...

Submersion accidents are an important public health problem in this country and worldwide, and they present a special challenge to emergency personnel. Submersion injury affects multiple systems but most notably involves the lungs, where ventilation-perfusion mismatching and intrapulmonary shunting result in hypoxemia, acidosis, and generalized anoxic injury. Resuscitation of the ...

As an aid to manual stacking of boxes on to a shipping pallet, a rotating and levelling palletising aid was proposed. To evaluate the injury-reduction potential of this device, two simulations were run using manual handling personnel. Low-back stress, evaluated with a biomechanical model, decreased to safe levels and heart ...

Reports from the Vietnam War and from Northern Ireland describe the problem of delayed urinary fistula from a ureter seen to be 'intact' at previous laparotomy for high velocity missile injury to the abdomen. This is due to remote damage to the ureteric blood supply which is difficult to recognise ...

Low back pain probably always will be a problem because of the anatomic arrangement of the lower spine and posture in standing and walking. However, during recent years, new attempts at diagnosis and treatment of this difficult problem have occurred, and it is now possible, in most cases, with a ...

Four aids, developed by the Department for Research and Development from existing ideas and being used in Revalidatiecentrum "De Hoogstraat" by patients with a spinal cord injury, are described. These aids are: a dynamic elbow extension orthosis; a modified flexor hinge splint; a rolling writing aid, and a urinary device ...

Radiology is assuming an increasingly important role in the investigation of casualty victims. Radiographic screening for foreign bodies, personal effects, dental and surgical artifacts and occult skeletal injury has long been an established technique in forensic medicine. Positive radiographic identification of the victims by comparison with antemortem films and records ...

The long term blind exhibit diminished awareness of limb position; kinaesthetic feedback alone providing insufficient positional information. Experiments to evaluate simple hand held electronic travel aids for the blind have shown that failure to hold the aid in the correct orientation leads to a failure to detect important hazards. Consequently ...

Sensory Aids Foundation of Palo Alto, California, has funded development of a number of microprocessor-based or computer-related sensory aids to enable blind and partially sighted persons to enter innovative areas of employment previously inaccessible to them. Three of these devices are discussed in this paper: the prototype TSPS (Traffic Service ...

The application of modern electronics technology has produced a number of new sensory aids for the blind. Serious limitations are presented, however, by the high cost and sophisticated training and maintenance requirements some of the new aids demand. This paper describes the design and development of an economical light sensor. ...

A relatively brief discussion of the problems of combat ejections in the I.A.F. is presented, including the injuries found and their prevention where possible; some problems that are known to exist and to some of which no clear-cut solutions are known. Some indications are given of what to expect when ...

The pathology of trauma is a relatively neglected subject with promise of new horizons. The neglect is a matter of concern for academic and practical needs, including the basis of therapeutic progress. Many problems await solution and a few of these are discussed. Some of the recommendations made by the ...

A house-to-house survey of blindness in an Indian rural community covering a population of 20 134 in 12 villages revealed a prevalence rate of 35 blind and 144 partially blind persons per 10 000 population. Blindness was significantly associated with the age, sex, marital status, occupation, and socioeconomic status of ...

An analysis of 3894 sports injuries presented to the Dunedin accident and emergency centre between 1 April 1974 and 30 March 1976 is reported. An outline of the general age, sex, sport, site and type of injury trends follows, and comparisons with published New Zealand and overseas studies are made. ...

As otolaryngologists become more involved with maxillofacial trauma, we are encountering an increasing number of athletic injuries. Ice hockey accounts for a large number of these facial injuries. The fast moving and random nature of the game, frequent body and equipment contact and lack of protective devices, predisposes the hockey ...

A study was made over two winters in Chittenden County, Vermont of 15 persons injured by snowblowers and 17 neighbors who owned such machines but had not been injured. Twelve of the 15 injuries involved amputation, fracture, or laceration of fingers from contact with an impeller blade in inadequately guarded ...

A woman's response to rape can be divided into three phases: an acute reaction, an intermediate stage and a period of resolution. Proper management of the physical and emotional problems of each phase, ideally by the woman's family doctor or gynecologist, may prevent future problems. Treatment during the first phase ...

In a survey to determine the cause of illness and deaths among yearling feedlot cattle, bulling was found to be one of the major problems. During the years 1971-1974, 54,913 (2.88%) steers became bullers and represented an annual loss of around +325,000. Some of the causes of bulling were found ...

Some of the many acceptable methods of achieving primary skin cover of optimal quality under varying conditions in hand injuries have been briefly described. The overriding principles of hand coverage following injury remain: to achieve, by the simplest methods appropriate to the circumstances, the replacement of lost tissue similar or ...

Dietary and biochemical data have indicated that hypovitaminosis A is a public health problem in Northeast Brazil. However, there are few reports regarding clinical signs of hypovitaminosis A. Therefore, an epidemiological study was designed to study this problem. The study as done was primarily a review of hospital records of ...

During the period 1967-1973, helmet retention and minor head injuries were significant problems in ejections from Canadian Forces (CF) aircraft. There were 73 ejections in which Canadian-designed helmets were worn. Eight-four percent of those who lost their helmets and 38% of those who retained their helmets received minor head injuries. ...

Blast injury traumatic tattooing is a discouraging problem, because concomitant injuries so often preclude adequate preventive measures at the time of injury, and treatment is frequently less than satisfactory. The patient must be cautioned that all of the tattooing is not likely to be eliminated. We favor planned staged excisions, ...

In congenital blindness, the absence of vision can be compensated for by the utilization of the tactile and auditory senses, resulting in normal affect and ego development. Some of the major problems in the way of such compensation were noted. Adventitious blindness produces disruption of ego functions, with severe affect ...

Four drivers sustained severe injuries when run down by their own automatic cars while adjusting the carburettor or throttle linkages. The transmission had been left in the "Drive" position and the engine was idling. This accident is easily avoidable.

Papers of the fund, a citizen's relief committee organized to aid victims of 1894 forest fires in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota. Included are proceedings, correspondence, financial records, statements by investigators of individual losses and injuries, and clippings.Collection Location:

The problem-oriented approach to sports injury evaluations is used successfully throughout the United States by various health care providers, and can be used by certified athletic trainers to enhance the evaluation and management of sports injuries. The problem-oriented medical record is used successfully to provide effective communications and as a ...

We examined the incidence of health problems in elite-level amateur boxing athletes who sparred, trained, or competed at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado from January 1, 1977 through June 30, 1992. We think this is the first study to examine both injuries and illnesses in ...

This is the Essential Skills component of BBC Health's online First Aid course, 'First Aid Action'. This section of the course uses video clips and interactive tests to introduce core skills for dealing with 10 emergency scenarios: an accident scene; heart attack; drowning; choking; bleeding; poisoning; electrocution; spinal injury; eye ...

This guidance on lifting and handlings aid was produced by the Health and Safety Executive in 2004. It is intended for managers, employees and their representatives and others involved in the selection of lifting and handling aids and training. Back injuries from incorrect manual handling are a major cause of ...

UK-based RehabMatters specialises in sports injury and orthopaedic rehabilitation, and is dedicated to the prevention and management of musculoskeletal problems and sports injuries. Its website is designed to support the relationship between patients and their therapists and physicians, and includes news and details of forthcoming events. RehabMatters provides patient information, ...

Published by the UK Health and Safety Executive in August 2006 this 4-page document provides basic advice on first aid in the workplace. It includes initial assessment of what is required in an emergency situation, checking for a response in the patient, checking airways and breathing, performing chest compressions, and ...

This 3-page patient information leaflet was produced by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) in 2001. The leaflet deals with sports injuries and looks at the most common injuries, what one should do if one has a problem, the PRICE principle - protection, rest, ice, compression, elevation, and what physiotherapists ...

Falls in older people are a significant problem causing both injury and loss of independence. New guidance from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence on the assessment and prevention of falls clearly sets out evidence-based practice and is supported by patient and carer information that highlights the need for a ...

Traumatic shock is associated usually with severe injury and characterized principally by inability to maintain an adequate circulation. This study focuses on the total problem - the reaction of the body to injury, maintenance of life, and repair of injury. Studies currently in progress and those proposed are aimed primarily ...