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The aim of the study is to identify predictors of treatment success with combined transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) and dorsal root ganglion pulsed radiofrequency (DRG-PRF) in patients with lumbar radicular pain (LRP) associated with lumbar disc herniation.

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is the leading cause of acquired spinal cord dysfunction worldwide and may be expected to increase in prevalence due to an aging global population. Clinical features of CSM are highly variable, and chiropractors frequently manage patients with common signs and symptoms of CSM such as neck pain, extremity weakness, and gait imbalances. Early recognition of signs consistent with myelopathy may mitigate future disability and improve quality of life. Key predictors of patient outcome are the age of initial presentation, baseline CSM severity (as measured by mJOA score), and the presence of gait disturbances. This report describes three cases of CSM presenting to a chiropractic clinic. Each case illustrates a unique manifestation of CSM, including myelopathy, myeloradiculopathy, and distal neuropathic pain (funicular referral). In addition, a review of CSM terminology, epidemiology, pathobiology, clinical features, imaging, and management is provided.

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a large vessel vasculitis that may cause significant morbidity in the elderly population. We aimed to evaluate presentation characteristics, treatment, and outcome in a cohort of patients with GCA diagnosed and followed in a single center.

Thoracic epidural and paravertebral blocks are gold standard analgesic techniques but they are associated with complications. Erector spinae plane (ESP) block is safer with comparable pain relief. ESP block is an established technique for postoperative pain relief. Its intraoperative use as an adjuvant to general anaesthesia (GA) is not yet known. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of ESP as an adjuvant to GA during laparoscopic surgery.

Groove pancreatitis is an uncommon disease affecting the pancreatic groove region within the dorsal-cranial aspect of the head of the pancreas, duodenum, and common bile duct. The diagnosis is challenging as pancreatic adenocarcinoma also presents similarly. The patient can present with diffuse pain abdomen, weight loss, nausea, and vomiting. The diagnosis is quite challenging, as it is difficult to differentiate it from other diagnoses on radiological imaging. Medical management is the pillar of therapy, and surgical management is indicated in recurrent and intractable symptomatic cases. Here, we present a case diagnosed as groove pancreatitis and managed conservatively.

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain requiring medical attention. The clear understanding of the long-term impact routine footwear has on plantar fasciitis is essential as any slight changes in shoe selection could possibly prevent the wearer from substantial discomfort and disability. Thus this study was planned to investigate impact of routine footwear on foot health by highlighting different features of the shoes worn daily by the people having plantar fasciitis.

During the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, personal protective equipment (PPE) has undoubtedly provided a shield of protection for the healthcare workers fighting the disease. However, the layers of the PPE kit restrict basic human activities and also have been associated with various other problems like dehydration, suffocation, breathlessness, headache, and dermatitis.

Acute acalculous cholecystitis accounts for only 5-10% of cholecystitis cases and is often associated with severe trauma, critical illness, or chronic disease. Our case describes an otherwise healthy 25-year-old female presenting with acute abdominal pain. After undergoing a magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography and cholescintigraphy she was diagnosed with acute acalculous cholecystitis. Her symptoms resolved following laparoscopic cholecystectomy which highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment of acalculous cholecystitis even in the absence of trauma or critical illness.

Hyperlipidemia plays a major role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Statins are considered to be the most efficacious drugs in the management of hyperlipidemia and this class of drugs is most commonly prescribed for the treatment of hyperlipidemias. Although statin therapy has transformed the management of hyperlipidemia, it is associated with the skeletal muscle, neurological, and metabolic adverse effects. This study was conducted to evaluate the adverse effects of statin therapy in a geriatric population which may help in understanding whether these effects are dose-dependent.

The objective of the study was to assess the effect of increased screen time on ocular health during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis.