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Shoulder Problems Are Common In Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury.
1: J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2004 Mar-Apr;19(2):143-54. Related Articles, Links Neuro-orthopedic management of shoulder deformity and dysfunction in brain-injured patients: a novel approach. Keenan MA, Mehta S. Neuro-Orthopaedics Program, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, 2 Silverstein, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. maryann.keenan@uphs.upenn.edu Shoulder problems are common in patients with traumatic brain injury. Very little has been written about the evaluation and neuro-orthopedic management of these problems. This is largely because there have not been surgical treatments available other than release o…
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hypertension Delirium
APPENDIX C Unstable and High Risk Conditions Delirium – Delirium (also known as organic brain syndrome, organic psychosis, acute confusional state, acute brain syndrome and various other names) is a common disorder of cognition and consciousness of abrupt onset. Delirium is easily overlooked and a harbinger of a poor outcome. The elderly, demented, or chronically ill are at elevated risk of delirium. The cognitive and behavioral disturbances characterizing delirium often mimic the signs and symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), dementia, psychotic disorders, and impulse control disorders. These disturbances are generally caused by direct physiological consequ…
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Acquired Brain Injury, Defined
http://www.dissvcs.uga.edu/whatabi.html Acquired Brain Injury, Defined Acquired brain injury (ABI) is the leading killer and cause of disability in children and young adults. More than two million head injuries occur each year. Statistics show that the highest rate of injury occurs in young men between the ages of 15 and 24. As a result, there is an emerging population of students with ABI on the college campus today. Due to the symptoms associated with their brain injuries, the Disability Services (DS) provides academic and support services to these students. ABI is an impairment of brain functioning that is physically or psychologically verifiable. Common causes…
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Traumatic Brain Injury And Ischemic Stroke: A Delayed Sequela?
Rev Neurol. 2004 May 16-31;38(10):912-5. [Traumatic brain injury and ischemic stroke: a delayed sequela?] [Article in Spanish] Fandino-Rivera J. Unidad de Neurocirugia, Hospital Xeral-Calde de Lugo, Lugo, Spain. river-hita@terra.es INTRODUCTION: Although the conventional risk factors of ischemic stroke are numerous and the physiopathological mechanisms are well known, we believe that there may be other less common factors that have received less attention by researchers but are nonetheless just as important. AIMS: The aim of this study was to determine whether there is a long-term relationship between suffering severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the o…
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Evaluation And Management Of Spastic Gait In Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury.
J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2004 Mar-Apr;19(2):109-18. Related Articles, Links Evaluation and management of spastic gait in patients with traumatic brain injury. Esquenazi A. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, MossRehab, Albert Einstein Medical Center, 1200 W. Tabor Road, Philadelphia, PA 19141, USA. aesquena@einstein.edu Damage to the corticospinal system after brain injury interferes with activities of daily living, mobility, and communication. The chief cause of this interference has to do with impairment to produce and regulate voluntary movement accompanied by the presence of spasticity. This review advocates that the evaluation of …
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Outcome After Traumatic Brain Injury In The U.s. Military Medical System.
J Trauma. 1996 Dec;41(6):972-5. Outcome after traumatic brain injury in the U.S. military medical system. Ommaya AK, Salazar AM, Dannenberg AL, Ommaya AK, Chervinsky AB, Schwab K. Defense and Veterans Head Injury Program, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC 20307-5001, USA. Personality and behavioral change after traumatic brain injury (TBI) are often the most significant concerns for the families of TBI patients. This report examines discharge from military service after TBI for medical and behavioral criteria. When compared with the total discharge population (n = 1,879,724), the relative risk for behavioral discharge was 1.8 times greater f…
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Guideline For A 1151 Claim?
Does the failure by the VAMC Primary Care Dr. and/or Psychiatrist, to test and evaluate the Veteran's history of a mental disorder during service and/or if it may have some bearing on their current diagnoses of an associated mental disorders and/or conditions, rise to the level of a 1151 claim for failing to address the in service diagnosis for treatment and/or how it may bear on the effect and/or treatment of the current diagnosed mental disorder? I have repeatedly asked to be evaluated for my inservice diagnosis of an acute schizophrenic episode, to determine it's state of remission and or how it may have some bearing on my current diagnosis, but I am rebuffed each t…
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Permanent Disability Status Letter?
How do I get a letter stating my status as permanent? I am 70% with IU for 100% and my wife receives CHAMPVA benefits. I called the 800 number and asked for a letter showing I was permanent disabled. They simply sent a letter stating my monthly compensation (2429). Evidently I didn't ask the right question. Thanks Jerry
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Non-hodgkins Lymphoma And Diabetis-claim Denied
Fella's, I need some advice, help or whatever. Brief background- I'm a Viet-Nam vet. Served with the Marines (2/5) during Tet 1968 as a grunt. In Jan of 2002 I was diagnosed with non-hodgkins lymphoma. Was off work for 6 months during chemotherapy. I am now in remission. Still having Cat Scans every 6 months to insure against non recurrence. Filed for disability with the VA after the treatments were over and they rated me 0%. I have now been diagnosed with diabetis type 2. Have filed another claim but have heard nothing for months. I have 2 of the conditions which have been said to have been caused by Agent orange exposure and yet receiving no compensation. Does …
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1151 Claim?
Hi, Just wondering if you are suppose to send an 1151 claim to the VARO office. My husband was told from 2 people at the VA hospital to complete the form and send it to the VARO. If so, what happens after they receive it? Thanks, sbrewer
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Question For Berta
This question is for Berta. Can you tell me how the VA decides loss of use of a creatice organ and does a Lung quualify. Do you know the code used for this. Thanks in advance
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Acquired Brain Injury
Acquired Brain Injury http://www.saintjosephs.com/healthinfo/adu...mr/braininj.asp
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