OBJECTIVES Lower-extremity vascular diseases are important complication of diabetes. In the present study, we investigated the influence of blood glucose fluctuation in type 2 diabetes-associated lower-extremity vascular diseases, and explore the possible mechanism. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with type 2 diabetes was assigned to Group B (without lower-extremity vascular disease) and group ...

[Purpose] This study investigated the therapeutic effects of virtual reality-based bilateral upper-extremity training on brain activity in patients with stroke. [Subjects and Methods] Eighteen chronic stroke patients were divided into two groups: the virtual reality-based bilateral upper-extremity training group (n = 10) and the bilateral upper-limb training group (n = 8). The virtual reality-b...

The capability of the lower extremity to dynamically interact with the ground is important for skilled locomotor performance. However, there is currently no test method designed to specifically quantify this sensorimotor ability, which we refer to as lower extremity dexterity. We describe a new method to quantify lower extremity dexterity, examine its reliability (n=10), and evaluate the extent...

Patients with recurrent cutaneous or soft tissue malignancies of the extremity provide a unique opportunity to evaluate therapy targeted to the isolated limb. The most common clinical presentation of recurrent extremity malignancy occurs in patients with melanoma. The extremity is the site of primary melanoma in half of patients with the disease 1, and of those with a primary melanoma of Breslo...

background: severe upper extremity injuries can affect the quality of life in patients and cause multi-factorial and long-term costs of disease. the aim of this study was to assess quality of life in patients with upper extremity injuries caused by work-related accidents. methods: in this study cross-sectional method was used in patients referred to the occupational medicine clinic of rasoul ak...

background: wolf motor function test (wmft) is used in the assessment of upper extremity motor function in stroke patients. this scale contains 15 items and assesses joint-segment movements and functional tasks. objectives: translation and assessment of internal consistency and reliability of the persian version of wmft in iranian stroke patients. materials and methods: after translation (based...

Upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) accounts for 1% to 4% of DVT cases. Brachial plexus injury can result from venous distention due in the upper extremity, leading neurologic deficits. We report a patient diagnosed with brachial plexopathy caused by extremity. A 66-year-old female medical history Parkinson disease and dementia presented emergency department drowsy mental status. She was...

gorlin-goltz syndrome (ggs) consists of ectodermal and mesodermal abnormalities. in this case report we will investigate lower extremity lesions of ggs. a 52-year-old man with ggs underwent skull and lower extremity computer tomography. radiographic findings included cervical spondylosis, transparent areas with slurred margins, and cerebral falx calcification. tibial and fibular specific cortic...

BACKGROUND Ultrasound is of proven accuracy in abdominal and thoracic trauma and may be useful for diagnosing extremity injury in situations where radiography is not available such as military and space applications. We prospectively evaluated the utility of extremity ultrasound performed by trained, nonphysician personnel in patients with extremity trauma to simulate remote aerospace or milita...

OBJECTIVES Extremity wounds and fractures traditionally comprise the majority of traumatic injuries in US armed conflicts. Little has been published regarding the extremity wounding patterns and fracture distribution in the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The intent of this study was to describe the distribution of extremity fractures during this current conflict. DESIGN Descriptiv...