About Us DJO Global, Inc. is a leading global provider of high-quality, orthopedic devices, with a broad range of products used for rehabilitation, pain management and physical therapy. We also develop, manufacture and distribute a broad range of surgical reconstructive implant products. We are the largest non-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation device company in the United States and among the largest globally, as measured by revenues. Many of our products have leading market positions. We believe…
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December 9, 2012 Michael Janson Analysis of Research Report The complexities of pain management of the post operative patient can be attributed to the lack of knowledge and beliefs surrounding pain management which has been correlated to nurses who did not or have not received adequate or on going continuing pain management education. Misconceptions include incorrect attitudes and beliefs about pharmacological treatment of pain (Brockopp et al, 1998), exaggerated risks of opioid addiction and respiratory…
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Melissa Teregan of Mackinaw Administrators Insurance Company referred this file for medical case management. Instructions were given to meet with Vincent Mossman and assist with coordination of appropriate and related medical care, and identify needs to facilitate recovery. INTERVIEW SETTING Upon receipt of this file, I contacted Ms. Teregan. She agreed that my initial meeting with Mr. Mossman could be at the office of Dr. Drayer for the first postoperative appointment. I contacted Mr. Mossman…
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dysplasia is a very common, genetic, developmental orthopedic disease in which an abnormal formation of the hip leads to looseness in the hip joints causing cartilage damage. This disease has been found both difficult to prevent and to treat. The treatment options, especially in advanced cases, that are available are very limited and often quite complex procedures. So, what exactly is this disease? “Canine hip dysplasia is a developmental orthopedic disease. When a dog has dysplasia, it has an abnormal…
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Australia, and the United States, have explored the effects of early ambulation. Early ambulation is defined as less than 48 hours after surgery. The purpose of this paper is to review current research regarding implementation of early mobilization in the post surgical hip patients that are 65 years of age or older. Early ambulation has been linked to accelerated recovery in the elderly who have undergone hip surgery. Accelerated recovery may…
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Case Study #35Case Study #35Scenario S.P. is admitted to the orthopedic ward. She has fallen at home and she has sustained an intracapsular fracture of the hip at the femoral neck. The following history is obtained from her: She is a 75-year-old widow with three children living nearby. Her father died of cancer at age 62; mother died of heart failure at age 79. Her height is 5’3 and weighs 118 pounds. She has a 50 pack year smoking history and denies alcohol use. She has severe Rheumatoid Arthritis…
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rotator cuff surgeries has increased 141% in the decade from 1996 to 2006. Surgical advancements from open to arthroscopic repair were seen along with this trend. Rotator cuff surgery is intended to restore the integrity of the tendons and reduce pain. After surgery, physical therapists may confront a potential loss of dynamic mechanical stability at the glenohumeral joint resulting in altered glenohumeral and scapular arthrokinematics during arm movement. Shoulder stiffness may develop and…
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You are not alone in your decision to have hip arthroplasty (replacement) surgery. Approximately 100,00 total hip replacements are done annually in the United States. Chances are that the reason you are having joint surgery is to relieve your severe pain and / or so you may resume normal activities. YOUR HIP JOINT A joint is formed where two or more bones meet. The hip joint is considered a ball-and-socket type joint. It is formed where the thighbone (femur) meets the hipbone (pelvis). The thighbone…
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History: paraplegic since fall in 2006; spinal cord injury: C6 C7 fracture; paralysis; pressure ulcer on coccyx; glaucoma, hypertension, menopausal, genitourinary disorders: urinary tract infection, urinary incontinence; musculoskeletal disorders, orthopedic surgery: spinal shunt x3, musculoskeletal trauma; drug resistent clostridium difficile Medications: Medication|Dose/Route|Classification|Indications|Action/Mechanism|Side Effects/Adverse Effects| Metronidazole|500 mg Tab Q6H PO|Therapeutic: anti-infective…
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is on the ground, move your crutches ahead in preparation fot your next step. Always look forward, not down at your feet. A cane can be helpful if you have minor problems with balances or stability, some weakness in your leg, or trunk, an injury or pain. Proper Positioning: Canes When standing up straight, the top of your cane should reach to the crease in your wrist. Your elbow should be slight bent when you hold your cane. Hold the cane in the hand opposite the side that needs support. For example…
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