Instrumented insoles have created opportunities for patient monitoring via long-term recordings of ground reaction forces (GRFs).As the GRF curve is altered in patients after lower-extremity fracture, parameters defined on established curve landmarks often cannot be used to monitor the early rehabilitation process.We aimed to screen several new GRF
Extrusion of hydrogel exoplant into upper eyelid 16 years after a scleral buckle procedure
Sixteen years after scleral buckle surgery with a ORG ARGAN OIL hydrogel episcleral exoplant, a 43-year-old woman presented with progressive binocular diplopia, ptosis, and an expanding mass in her upper eyelid.She underwent surgical removal of the hydrogel exoplant through an anterior approach.The exoplant proved to be friable, fragmented, and enc
Greece and the refugee crisis: mental health context
The recent influx of refugees and immigrants to Greece has coincided with the ongoing and deteriorating financial crisis.This situation does not allow the Greek authorities to provide help to the desired extent.Yet, the Red Root church, local communities, medical societies and non-governmental organisations are offering good psychosocial support.In
Advanced Genetic Testing Comes to the Pain Clinic to Make a Diagnosis of Paroxysmal Extreme Pain Disorder
Objective.To describe the use of an advanced genetic testing technique, whole exome sequencing, to diagnose a patient and their family with a SCN9A channelopathy.Setting.Academic tertiary care center.Design.Case report.Case Report.A 61-year-old female with a history of acute facial pain, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and constipation was found to hav