Vol. 4 No. 3 (2012): May/June 2012

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Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common problem presenting to the family practice office. It is seen in approximately 10% of the population and is more common in women than men. It presents with pain on the plantar surface of the foot overlying the calcaneus. The pain is most intense in the m...

Frozen shoulder is a clinical condition characterized by a relatively sudden onset, variable degrees of pain, restricted range of motion, and normal radiographic imaging techniques. Although the disease occurs in a small segment of the population, its management presents the clinician wi...

The purpose of this research (1983-2010) was to examine the nutritional influences on the development of cervical neoplasia and thereby formulate a strategy for prevention. Articles retrieved from Ovid: Medline and Alt HealthWatch Databases were reviewed. The major topics of review inclu...

Lisfranc fractures comprise only 0.2% of all fractures and are missed as much as 20% during initial presentations. When misdiagnosed and left untreated, Lisfranc fractures could lead to significant chronic pain and permanent disability. This case presentation illustrates how a Lisfranc i...

A 64-year-old white male was followed for three months outpatient for urinary retention with a history of benign prostatic hypertrophy. A 2-cm urinary bladder calculus was found on renal ultrasound, and the patient underwent an elective suprapubic prostatectomy. The bladder calculus was ...