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Cureus ; 15(1): e33433, 2023 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36751200

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Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a condition in which the ductus arteriosus fails to close after birth. We present the case of a three-month-old female infant admitted to a tertiary care center with the complaint of cough, poor feeding, and breathing difficulties. Based on the investigatory finding, she was diagnosed with PDA with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), an atrial septal defect (ASD), coarctation of the aorta (COA), and pneumonia. In this patient, a left posterolateral thoracotomy was done to accomplish PDA ligation and coarctation repair. The outcomes of the infants were documented using the face, legs, activity, cry, consolability (FLACC) scale, and arterial blood gas analysis. The therapeutic aim specified an increase in oxygen saturation, enhanced total functional capacity, optimized respiration, cleared chest secretions, and normalized cardiovascular function. The effectiveness of the cardiorespiratory physiotherapy treatment regimen based on the patient's existing state of health is the focus of this case report. The outcome variable indicated that the patient's functional recovery was optimal.

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Cureus ; 14(10): e30452, 2022 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36407240

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Albinism is a group of heritable illnesses defined by a lack or loss of melanin in tissues originating from the ectoderm (most notably the skin, hair, and eyes). The most common kind of albinism is oculocutaneous albinism (OCA). Clinical evidence of less pigmentation of the hair and skin, as well as the characteristic ocular symptoms, are used to diagnose OCA. Nystagmus is one of the impacts of albinism on the eyes. Nystagmus is a term for involuntary ocular movements that are usually conjugate and rhythmic. Almost always, vertigo, dizziness, and loss of balance occur when nystagmus is accompanied by a condition of the inner ear's vestibular system or the brain. Nystagmus, which is induced by the rotation of an optokinetic drum or the rotation of the body in space, aids in visual maintenance. This case report describes the case of a 10-year-old male child with nystagmus associated with albinism, with typical complaints of dizziness that are scored on a Vanderbilt Pediatric Dizziness Handicap Inventory for Patient Caregivers (DHI-PC). Vestibular rehabilitation for nystagmus aids gaze stabilization, ocular muscle strength improvement, and vestibular function maintenance. The patient recovered with well-planned vestibular rehabilitation, which included gaze stability exercises, Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises, habituation exercises, eyeball resistance exercises, eye-hand coordination exercises, and parent education and home exercise programs.

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Cureus ; 14(9): e29523, 2022 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36312627

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A limited soft tissue injury known as Morel-Lavallée syndrome is brought on by the violent segregation of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue layer. Shear injury causes perforating arteries and lymphatics to burst, potentially releasing serosanguinous fluid, blood, and necrotic fat into the area. Morel-Lavallée lesions (MLL) can be accompanied by pelvic or acetabular fractures or by blunt trauma without a fracture. MLL is distinguished by enlargement, tightness, and tenderness of tissue. The skin around the lesion is frequently associated with diminished sensory perception. Plain radiography, USG, CT scan, and MRI are some of the imaging modalities that can be utilized. MLLs have a distinct location in the US, anterior to the muscle layer and posterior to the hypodermis. Morel-Lavallée lesions are frequently associated with complications as a result of delayed or inappropriate diagnosis. Surgical drainage and debridement are the standard surgical treatments for the lesion. Physiotherapy rehabilitation helps in reducing pain and regaining functional activities after the syndrome. This documentation includes the case of a 55-year-old male patient who had complaints of difficulty in moving their left leg and inability to walk. The patient was diagnosed with Morel-Lavallée syndrome left thigh and was advised physiotherapy. This study found that by employing strengthening exercises and other physical therapy interventions, after four weeks of therapy, joint degree of movement, muscular strength, and daily functioning, as well as cardiovascular and pulmonary capabilities all significantly improved.

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