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Costal cartilage fractures are common in high-energy blunt chest trauma but are frequently missed on imaging evaluation and accordingly underreported in the literature. In this report, we describe a case of a 32-year-old male who sustained bilateral costal cartilage fractures following repeated blunt trauma in the gym sustained during bench press exercises. The patient presented with a painful "clicking" of a rib in and out of place while bending or turning sideways. Initial chest X-ray and computed tomography (CT) imaging were reported negative for fractures; however, a closer inspection of the CT image revealed bilateral costal cartilage fractures. As the patient's symptoms improved over time, a conservative approach to treatment with regular analgesia and advice to avoid external impact on the fracture sites was adopted. This unique case highlights an unusual mode of trauma and diagnostic complexity of costal cartilage fractures.

Although clinical improvement after stenting for symptomatic iliofemoral venous obstruction has been demonstrated in multiple large studies, a small proportion of patients will experience persistent quality of life-impairing symptoms. Swelling in such a setting represents the concomitant presence of lymphedema and will respond to treatment directed at the lymphedema. In contrast, persistent pain likely arises from venous hypertension in the lower leg, leading to the development of chronic compartment syndrome. Evaluation of intracompartmental pressures in such patients can help confirm the diagnosis, and fasciectomy combined with fasciotomy will treat the issue. In the present series, we evaluated six patients (six limbs) who had undergone fasciectomy combined with fasciotomy and their outcomes.

The primary objective of this study is to describe the most common radiological findings found on abdominal X-rays of patients with Crohn's disease (CD) presenting with acute abdominal pain.

Spontaneous lens dislocation without genetic factors is rare. In this case, spontaneous lens dislocation occurred without an apparent trigger and resulted in secondary angle-closure glaucoma. A head computed tomography (CT) scan showed lens dislocation. It is critical to assess for lens dislocation during head CT scan for a sudden headache.

SLAP lesions can be significant pain generators in the shoulder. These injuries are the most common shoulder injury in overhead athletes, as repetitive overhead motion is the most common etiology of SLAP lesions. These lesions present a diagnostic and treatment challenge to patients and physicians. Factors to consider when discussing treatment options for SLAP lesions include age, type of sports activity, level of sports participation, and degree of symptoms. Nonoperative management is the first-line treatment for most young, active patients without history of trauma, mechanical symptoms, and/or demand for overhead activities. These conservative measures include rest, avoidance of aggravating factors, injections, and physical therapy focusing on correcting scapular dyskinesis, restoring range of motion and strength, and evaluating the biomechanical throwing motion. It has been reported that 40% of professional baseball players can successfully return to play after rehabilitation alone. Alternatively, operative treatment is reserved for failure of nonoperative treatment and those with persistent symptoms that prevent individuals from participating in sports activities or activities of daily living. The two most common operative treatment options include arthroscopic repair versus biceps tenodesis. Arthroscopic repair can be considered in younger athletes (<30 years old) and elite athletes who are involved in overhead sports (baseball, tennis, volleyball) and consists of repairing the labral anchor back to the superior glenoid rim with knotless anchor repair techniques. Alternatively, biceps tenodesis is the first-line treatment option for failed SLAP repairs, and as an index procedure, traditionally has been reserved for middle-aged individuals (>30 years old), patients receiving workers' compensation, nonoverhead athletes, or in those with concomitant rotator cuff tears. However, due to a relatively high failure rate of SLAP repairs, biceps tenodesis as an index procedure is gaining more popularity, as emerging evidence suggests encouraging functional outcomes and return-to-sport rates even in younger athletes.

Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a highly pruritic, chronic-recurrent inflammatory skin condition associated with erythematous lesions that affect a significant proportion of the population. Although AD is a non-communicable disease, it can cause pain, unbearable itchiness, sleep disturbance, loss of work productivity, and reduced quality of life. As a heterogeneous disease, AD is influenced by multiple genes and environmental triggers. As such, it is imperative to gain a deeper insight into the intricate gene-environment relationship that results in the manifestation of AD.

Primary palm hyperhidrosis (PPH) is a chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled palm-sweating exceeding physiological needs. It negatively impacts the quality of life of the patients and can lead to different degrees of psychological problems. Currently, there are a variety of treatment options for PPH, of which thoracotomy is a first-line treatment that has shown good efficacy. However, since it is an invasive procedure requiring general anesthesia and is often associated with high costs and serious complications, better alternatives should be explored. Computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous puncture of radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RF-TC) of the thoracic sympathetic nerve is a promising alternative treatment. It is a minimally invasive procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia and is associated with rapid recovery. However, the factors affecting the duration of the surgery-related benefits and outcomes of CT-guided percutaneous RF-TC of the thoracic sympathetic nerve are unclear.

The study was conducted to evaluate efficacy of intracameral lidocaine hydrochloride 1% and tropicamide injection 0.02% for anaesthesia and mydriasis in manual small-incision cataract surgery (MSICS) and to report any adverse drug reaction.

Human beings have used marijuana products for centuries. Relatively recent data showing extensive cannabinoid receptors, particularly in the brain, help to explain the impacts of cannabinoids on symptoms/diseases, such as pain and seizures, with major nervous system components. Marijuana can cause bronchitis, but a moderate body of literature suggests that distal airway/parenchymal lung disease does not occur; marijuana does not cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and probably does not cause lung cancer, distinctly different from tobacco. Potentials for cognitive impairment and for damage to the developing brain are contextually important as its beneficial uses are explored.