Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common disorder that may be difficult to diagnose clinically (accuracy: 58%e70%) but carries significant morbility and mortality if unrecognized or untreated. Because there is a high incidence of lower-extremity DVT (70%e75%) in patients with arteriographically documented pulmonary emboli (PE), early detection of DVT is of significant value to decrease the risk o...

Scanning Technique: Most patients in the emergent setting will be unable to sit in the best position to evaluate the lower extremity veins (with legs hanging off the bed). Most patients are supine and the visualization of the deep veins of the lower extremity can be improved by externally rotating the leg. The probe marker should be directed towards the patient’s right side. If the veins are co...

The aim of this study was to investigate the contribution of upper extremity, trunk, and lower extremity movements in overarm throwing in team handball. In total, 11 joint movements during the throw were analyzed. The analysis consists of maximal angles, angles at ball release, and maximal angular velocities of the joint movements and their timing during the throw. Only the elbow angle (extensi...

BACKGROUND Severe lower extremity trauma as a devastating combat related injury is on the rise and this presents reconstructive surgeons with significant challenges to reach optimal cosmetic and functional outcomes. This study assessed early reconstructions of complex lower extremity battlefield soft tissue wounds. METHODS  This was a prospective case series study of battled field injur...

Learning Objectives: After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the indications for the use of free-tissue transfer in lower extremity reconstruction. 2. Understand modalities to enhance the healing and care of soft tissue and bone before free-tissue transfer. 3. Understand the lower extremity reconstructive ladder and the place of free-tissue transfer on the ...

Dear Editor, Effort thrombosis refers to axillarythrombosis associated with strenuous and repetitive activity of the upper extremities. Spontaneous thrombosis of upper extremity veins, subsequently termed the Paget-Schroetter syndrome, is relatively rare. Axillary vein thrombosis is associated wit various aetiological factors. Early recognition and aggressive treatment of this disorder has been...

Vascular involvement can be seen in up to 40% of patients with Behcet syndrome (BS), the lower-extremity vein thrombosis (LEVT) being the most common type. The aim of the current study was to compare venous Doppler findings and clinical features between BS patients with LEVT and control patients diagnosed as having LEVT due to other causes.All consecutive 78 patients (71 men, 7 women; mean age ...