Painful post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathy (PPTTN) is a distinctive facial pain syndrome characterized by facial and/or oral pain along the sensory distribution of the fifth cranial nerve with a clear history of a traumatic event. To our knowledge, PPTTN after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) has not been reported in the literature. We present a case of an elderly woman who experienced unilateral neuralgic pain after undergoing ESS. Following ESS of the left sphenoid sinus to remove suspicious fungus balls, the patient complained of intermittent facial pain occurring in the left periorbital and forehead area. Clinical diagnosis of PPTTN was established after a comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment. The pain disappeared completely after a 5-week medical treatment with gabapentin. Since PPTTN cases associated with ESS are extremely rare, our case demonstrates that PPTTN should be considered in the differential diagnosis of facial pain developing after ESS and can be successfully treated with medical therapy.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 6 weeks of plyometric training and resistance training on shoulder proprioception and neuromuscular control in overhead sports club members. Methods: Twenty overhead sports club members participated in this program (male=14, female=6) who regularly participated in overhead sports activities were randomly assigned to a plyometric training group (n=10) and a resistance training group (n=10). The training program consists of 12 types of plyometric exercises and seven types of resistance exercises and it was conducted with the general overhead sports club activities for 6 weeks. Shoulder proprioception through joint position sense (JPS), threshold to detect passive motion (TTDPM) and neuromuscular control through closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test (CKCUEST), upper quarter Y-balance test (UQYBT), seated medicine ball throw (SMBT), functional throwing performance index (FTPI) were measured before and after training. Results: JPS external rotation (ER), CKCUEST normalization and CKCUEST power, UQYBT, FTPI were significantly improved in both groups after the 6-week training program. Also, TTDPM internal rotation, TTDPM ER, SMBT were significantly improved only in the plyometric training group. Conclusion The conclusion of this study is that both plyometric training and resistance training were shown to be effective in improving proprioception and neuromuscular control, but only plyometric training showed significant improvements in TTDPM and SMBT. Therefore, both trainings were effective in improving JPS ER, CKCUEST, UQYBT and FTPI, but only plyometric training was effective in improving TTDPM and SMBT.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 6 weeks of plyometric training and resistance training on shoulder proprioception and neuromuscular control in overhead sports club members. Methods: Twenty overhead sports club members participated in this program (male=14, female=6) who regularly participated in overhead sports activities were randomly assigned to a plyometric training group (n=10) and a resistance training group (n=10). The training program consists of 12 types of plyometric exercises and seven types of resistance exercises and it was conducted with the general overhead sports club activities for 6 weeks. Shoulder proprioception through joint position sense (JPS), threshold to detect passive motion (TTDPM) and neuromuscular control through closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test (CKCUEST), upper quarter Y-balance test (UQYBT), seated medicine ball throw (SMBT), functional throwing performance index (FTPI) were measured before and after training. Results: JPS external rotation (ER), CKCUEST normalization and CKCUEST power, UQYBT, FTPI were significantly improved in both groups after the 6-week training program. Also, TTDPM internal rotation, TTDPM ER, SMBT were significantly improved only in the plyometric training group. Conclusion The conclusion of this study is that both plyometric training and resistance training were shown to be effective in improving proprioception and neuromuscular control, but only plyometric training showed significant improvements in TTDPM and SMBT. Therefore, both trainings were effective in improving JPS ER, CKCUEST, UQYBT and FTPI, but only plyometric training was effective in improving TTDPM and SMBT.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 6 weeks of plyometric training and resistance training on shoulder proprioception and neuromuscular control in overhead sports club members. Methods: Twenty overhead sports club members participated in this program (male=14, female=6) who regularly participated in overhead sports activities were randomly assigned to a plyometric training group (n=10) and a resistance training group (n=10). The training program consists of 12 types of plyometric exercises and seven types of resistance exercises and it was conducted with the general overhead sports club activities for 6 weeks. Shoulder proprioception through joint position sense (JPS), threshold to detect passive motion (TTDPM) and neuromuscular control through closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test (CKCUEST), upper quarter Y-balance test (UQYBT), seated medicine ball throw (SMBT), functional throwing performance index (FTPI) were measured before and after training. Results: JPS external rotation (ER), CKCUEST normalization and CKCUEST power, UQYBT, FTPI were significantly improved in both groups after the 6-week training program. Also, TTDPM internal rotation, TTDPM ER, SMBT were significantly improved only in the plyometric training group. Conclusion The conclusion of this study is that both plyometric training and resistance training were shown to be effective in improving proprioception and neuromuscular control, but only plyometric training showed significant improvements in TTDPM and SMBT. Therefore, both trainings were effective in improving JPS ER, CKCUEST, UQYBT and FTPI, but only plyometric training was effective in improving TTDPM and SMBT.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 6 weeks of plyometric training and resistance training on shoulder proprioception and neuromuscular control in overhead sports club members. Methods: Twenty overhead sports club members participated in this program (male=14, female=6) who regularly participated in overhead sports activities were randomly assigned to a plyometric training group (n=10) and a resistance training group (n=10). The training program consists of 12 types of plyometric exercises and seven types of resistance exercises and it was conducted with the general overhead sports club activities for 6 weeks. Shoulder proprioception through joint position sense (JPS), threshold to detect passive motion (TTDPM) and neuromuscular control through closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test (CKCUEST), upper quarter Y-balance test (UQYBT), seated medicine ball throw (SMBT), functional throwing performance index (FTPI) were measured before and after training. Results: JPS external rotation (ER), CKCUEST normalization and CKCUEST power, UQYBT, FTPI were significantly improved in both groups after the 6-week training program. Also, TTDPM internal rotation, TTDPM ER, SMBT were significantly improved only in the plyometric training group. Conclusion The conclusion of this study is that both plyometric training and resistance training were shown to be effective in improving proprioception and neuromuscular control, but only plyometric training showed significant improvements in TTDPM and SMBT. Therefore, both trainings were effective in improving JPS ER, CKCUEST, UQYBT and FTPI, but only plyometric training was effective in improving TTDPM and SMBT.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 6 weeks of plyometric training and resistance training on shoulder proprioception and neuromuscular control in overhead sports club members. Methods: Twenty overhead sports club members participated in this program (male=14, female=6) who regularly participated in overhead sports activities were randomly assigned to a plyometric training group (n=10) and a resistance training group (n=10). The training program consists of 12 types of plyometric exercises and seven types of resistance exercises and it was conducted with the general overhead sports club activities for 6 weeks. Shoulder proprioception through joint position sense (JPS), threshold to detect passive motion (TTDPM) and neuromuscular control through closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test (CKCUEST), upper quarter Y-balance test (UQYBT), seated medicine ball throw (SMBT), functional throwing performance index (FTPI) were measured before and after training. Results: JPS external rotation (ER), CKCUEST normalization and CKCUEST power, UQYBT, FTPI were significantly improved in both groups after the 6-week training program. Also, TTDPM internal rotation, TTDPM ER, SMBT were significantly improved only in the plyometric training group. Conclusion The conclusion of this study is that both plyometric training and resistance training were shown to be effective in improving proprioception and neuromuscular control, but only plyometric training showed significant improvements in TTDPM and SMBT. Therefore, both trainings were effective in improving JPS ER, CKCUEST, UQYBT and FTPI, but only plyometric training was effective in improving TTDPM and SMBT.

Noncompaction of the ventricular myocardium is a rare congenital cardiomyopathy caused by arrest of normal endomyocardial embryogenesis. Isolated right ventricular noncompaction (IRNC) is an even rarer form of this disease. We report herein on a 68 year-old male diagnosed with IRNC who presented with right-sided heart failure, without involvement of the left ventricle. Diagnosis was achieved with the aid of echocardiography and ventriculography. Medical treatment including prescription of diuretics, a calcium channel blocker, and digitalis, improved both the symptoms and right ventricular function.
Calcium Channels ; Cardiomyopathies ; Diagnosis ; Digitalis ; Diuretics ; Echocardiography ; Embryonic Development ; Female ; Heart Failure ; Heart Ventricles ; Humans ; Male ; Myocardium ; Pregnancy ; Prescriptions ; Ventricular Function, Right

The risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in total hip arthroplasty and hip fracture surgery is much higher than that of any other surgery. There is a general agreement that prevention of VTE in hip surgery patients is necessary due to concerns regarding symptomatic deep vein thrombosis or fatal pulmonary embolism. Optimal strategies for prevention of VTE include pharmacologic and mechanical approaches; however, the ideal prophylactic regimen has not been identified. Selection of a prophylactic regimen should be balanced between efficacy and safety. This article discusses the different prophylactic options available today for prevention of VTE in hip surgery patients.
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip ; Hip* ; Humans ; Pulmonary Embolism ; Venous Thromboembolism* ; Venous Thrombosis

Coronary artery fistula draining into lung parenchymal vasculature has not been reported. Herein, we describe a case of an 81-year-old woman who presented with a localized pulmonary edema on right upper lobe associated with coronary fistula emptied into vasculature in right upper lobe. She underwent transcatheter closure of the fistula with an Amplatzer Vascular Plug 4, which resulted in complete occlusion and improved localized pulmonary edema.
Aged, 80 and over ; Coronary Vessels* ; Female ; Fistula* ; Humans ; Lung* ; Pulmonary Edema*

OBJECTIVES: We investigated the significance of interoceptive fear in assessment of panic disorder (PD) patients. METHODS: 102 patients affected by PDs with (n=68) or without (n=34) agoraphobia according to DSM-IV criteria completed self-report questionnaires, such as Albany Panic and Phobia Questionnaire (APPQ), The Expanded Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI-R), Agoraphobic Cognitions Questionnaire (ACQ), Body Sensation Questionnaire (BSQ), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and Panic Disorder Severity Scale (PDSS). Pearson correlation analysis, stepwise regression analysis, paired t-test and independent t-test were used. RESULTS: All variables except BSQ were significantly correlated with panic severity. In stepwise regression analysis, interoceptive fear and catastrophic cognition were the most significant predicting variables for panic severity. After 3-months medication, all variables significantly diminished, but interoceptive fear and catastrophic cognition of panic patients were still significantly higher than normal control. CONCLUSION: Interoceptive fear is the fear of automatic sensations that are similar to those of a panic attack and is the most significant variable in predicting panic severity. After 3-months medication, interoceptive fear significantly decreased, but still was higher than the control group.
Agoraphobia ; Anxiety ; Cognition ; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ; Humans ; Panic Disorder* ; Panic* ; Phobic Disorders ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Sensation