Henry L Lew

..The 2 consecutive cases show the importance of occult sinusitis in the differential diagnosis of fever in patients with tetraplegia...

..6 to 0.8. In contrast, in patients with traumatic brain injury, ERPs were stable only for the N1 component (intraclass correlation = 0.7)...

..On the other hand, ERP measures were more effective in identifying TBI patients when simple stimuli were used (AT and VC). We also found a remarkably high correlation between duration of PTA and P300 amplitude...

..We hope that the lessons learned at one site will enhance the identification and treatment of veterans with polytrauma across the country...

..Short- and middle-latency evoked potentials can now effectively predict coma outcomes in patients with acute TBI. Long-latency event-related potential components hold promise in predicting recovery of higher order cognitive abilities...

..To explore the diagnostic values of 8 commonly used electrodiagnostic techniques for measuring median nerve conduction velocity (NCV) in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)...

..In light of the high prevalence of hearing loss and tinnitus in this growing population of returning soldiers, we need to develop and implement strategies for diagnosis and management of these conditions...

..We discuss the incidence, definition, and diagnosis of concussion; concussion grading scales; sideline evaluation tools; neuropsychological assessment; return-to-action criteria; and complications of concussion...

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..25) and motor ( t = -2.50) FIM scores ( p < 0.05). Understanding the long-term consequences of sensory impairments in the functional recovery of patients with blast-related TBI requires further research...

..Clinical and theoretical implications and goals for continued research are discussed...

..Additional studies are required for clinicians to determine whether this measure is related to patients' psychosocial function in the community...

..Visual complaints and impairments were common in the polytrauma patients studied. This finding suggests that comprehensive eye examinations should be routinely administered, particularly when the mechanism of injury involves a blast...

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..With a multidimensional approach (such as the biopsychosocial model) applied to each symptom cluster, psychological, occupational, and social dysfunction can be delineated and managed...

..Except for life-threatening medical emergencies, rehabilitation patients may benefit by staying on the acute rehabilitation unit, where both medical management and a comprehensive rehabilitation program are provided with continuity...

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..To determine the efficacy of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) in treating neck and upper-back pain of myofascial origin...

..The strength of the latter test seems to complement the weakness of the former...

..If hearing loss is suspected in a patient who is unable to participate in traditional behavioral audiometric testing, brainstem auditory-evoked potential may be an option for evaluating hearing dysfunction...

..In addition, these results provide evidence for enhanced clinical performance with virtual obstacle training...

..Finally, an assessment of skeletal health and the factors that affect bone quantity and quality should be a standard component in the clinical management of all survivors of stroke...

..As a result of the heterogeneity in the terminology and paucity in prospective, well-controlled studies in this field, there is a definite need for conducting double-blind, placebo-controlled treatment trials in patients with PTH...

..Although heat stroke is not a common admission diagnosis for inpatient rehabilitation, physiatrists need to be aware of its pathophysiology, rehabilitation management, and prevention...

..The dichotic listening tool has revealed age-related changes in interaural and interhemispheric asymmetries. These asymmetries seem to be related to loss in the efficiency of interhemispheric transfer via the corpus callosum...

..Localization programs are simply tools. Used incorrectly, they can yield meaningless results. Used correctly, they can provide a window into neurophysiologic functioning that is not available through any other means...

..It may be of interest for a prudent researcher to integrate the currently available artifact rejection methods before subjecting the ERP and EP data for further analysis and subsequent publication...

..Less heel contact and push-off forces were noticed in these two groups, with more loading force onto the midfoot during midstance...

..This is part 1 of two articles; this first part will focus on the ultrasound examination of the upper extremity, using selected examples relevant to musculoskeletal medicine. Part 2 will cover common pathologies of the lower extremity...

..To describe characteristics and rehabilitation outcomes among patients who received inpatient rehabilitation for blast and other injuries sustained in Iraq and Afghanistan during the Global War on Terror...

..To evaluate the effects of an anterior leaflet ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) on postural stability in stroke patients with hemiplegia...