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Plan for Post-Traumatic Arthritis

What is it?

Most people are familiar with the symptoms of arthritis – pain, decreased mobility, stiffness, swelling, redness, and even warmth in the affected area.  What most people don’t know is that there are numerous types and causes of arthritis.  One medical encyclopedia says there are 100 types of arthritis.

The most common . . . → Read More: Plan for Post-Traumatic Arthritis

Standards of Care – What, When, and Should I Care?

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What Am I Looking For?

The legal world usually defines a standard of care (SOC) as the attention and degree of care that a reasonable person in the same circumstances would exercise to prevent an injury.

A standard of care in the medical world is usually considered a written statement describing the rules, . . . → Read More: Standards of Care – What, When, and Should I Care?

The Squeeze of Compartment Syndrome

Compartment syndrome is a painful condition caused by the build-up of pressure inside an enclosed anatomic space.  This high pressure cuts off blood flow and constricts nerves, which can lead to loss of function, loss of the involved limb, or even death.

Areas of the body containing compartments that can be affected by compartment . . . → Read More: The Squeeze of Compartment Syndrome