physiotherapy
A case study project to explore physiotherapists’ experiences of using removable rigid dressings with patients post transtibial amputation in the UK
Introduction Traditionally, post transtibial amputation (TTA) a soft dressing consisting of elasticated bandage and padding would be applied in theatre and kept on for up to five days. In 1969, Berlemont et al challenged the use of soft dressings with a rigid plaster replacement.1 Soft dressings have since been associated with pressure sores and persistent…
Read MoreExploring the assessment, diagnosis and conservative management of patients with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS): an online survey of UK medical and allied health professionals
Introduction Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a highly controversial medical diagnosis, as highlighted in a Cochrane review by Povlsen et al in 2014.1 Diagnosis is challenging due to the existence of four reported subgroups of TOS – namely, neurogenic, arterial, vascular and disputed – each presenting with diverse and wide-ranging symptoms.1-3 Authors describe three pertinent…
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