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Compressive Neuropathy of the Deep Peroneal Nerve due to a Ganglion Cyst: The I...
Ramalhão, Nuno; Cavalheiro, Ana; Caldas Afonso, Sara; Zão, AnaA ganglion cyst is a cystic lesion with mucinous content, most commonly found in the wrist and hand, while the ankle and foot account for about 11% of all cases. A 63-year-old woman presented to a Physiatry clinic four months after undergoing arthrodesis of the first toe of the right foot in February, with no improvement. She complained of burning sensation and paresthesia in the first toe, without radiating pa...
Evaluation of Probable Sarcopenia’s Prevalence in Hospitalized Geriatric Patien...
Cavalheiro, Ana; Afonso, Sara; Silva, Marta; Ramalhão, Nuno; Machado, João; Magalhães, SandraBackground: Sarcopenia is defined as a progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength related to age and comorbidities. Worldwide sarcopenia's prevalence varies between 10-40%, being associated with functional impairment, lower quality of life, and higher mortality. Sarcopenia can be estimated based on age, calf circumference, and handgrip strength (Ishii's formula). Early diagnosis is essential because ...
Humeral Fracture in a Young CrossFit Practitioner
Costa, Diogo; Brito, Rui; Afonso, Sara; Ramalhão, Nuno; Cantista, PedroCrossFit (CrossFit Inc, Washington, DC) is a recent, high-intensity strength and conditioning sport that is growing in popularity worldwide. Potential risks and injuries have been described in previous reports. Distal humeral fractures without direct trauma were related to sports like baseball or wrestling. However, they have never been reported in a CrossFit athlete. We present the first case of distal humeral...