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Multifaceted Physiotherapeutic approach in Snapping Hip Syndrome: A Case Report Deepali S. Patil; Shivani R. Uttamchandani; Pratik Phansopkar
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14281

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Introduction: Snapping hip syndrome or “coxa saltans,” sometimes called as dancer’s hip, is seen in balletdancers. It is a condition caused by the movement of tendon or a muscle over a bony eminence in the hip inwhich snapping sound is heard or snapping sensation is felt when a person walks, runs, swing leg aroundor get up from a chair. Snapping Hip Syndrome is just associated with the snapping sound and no suchdiscomfort or pain is felt. Patients chief complaints were Low back pain radiating down her right leg andsometimes a click sound heard in her right hip. Experts estimate that 5 to 10 percent of the population hassnapping hips with no symptoms or pain, and no treatment is necessary. On the other half some individualshas irritating pain which requires treatment or surgery. Diagnosis of External Snapping Hip Syndrome wasconfirmed when detail evaluation of patient was done using Special test - SLUMPS and Straight Leg Raise(SLR) test, Faber’s test and Ober’s test and Harris Hip Score was also noted.Conclusion: This case report provides a comprehensive rehabilitation plan that helped relieve pain, spasm,increase strength and range of motion. Physiotherapy intervention includes stretching of the tighten muscleand purposeful strengthening to decrease pain and disability of patient. Physiotherapy treatment is foundto be best to resolve patient’s chief complaints. Improving the disability and Social skill improvement waschecked by using Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) and Quality of Life (QOL).
Xerostomia – An Unknown Oral Manifestation in AAA Syndrome Deepali Agrawal; Ravikiran Ongole
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Background: The triple A syndrome (AAAS), also termed Allgrove syndrome (AS), is a very rare chromosomerecessive disorder that was 1st identified in 1978 by Jeremy Allgrove and colleagues in 2 unrelated siblings.In most cases, there is no associated family history. The syndrome comprises of Achalasia, Addisonianismand Alacrimia. It has an estimated prevalence of 1 per 1,000,000 individuals. About 200 cases have beenreported worldwide as of date, showing a great variability in severity as well as in clinical manifestations.Consistent oral findings could be noticed such as high arched palate, oral pigmentation, fissured or atrophictongue, and xerostomiaCase report: We report the case of a 25-year-old girl who presented with Triple A Syndrome with allcharacteristic clinical features.Conclusion: The aim of this case report is to highlight the dental involvement in Allgrove syndrome. Inaddition, we aim to emphasize the need for the oral physician to accurately diagnose the condition, managethe oral manifestations, and to collaborate with other dental specialists to provide optimum dental care tothese patients.
Biomedical Waste Management in India-A Review Deepika Kanyal; Lata Kanyal Butola; Ranjit Ambad
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14285

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Biomedical waste is any kind of waste either solid or liquid containing infectious, potentially infectiousmaterials of medical, laboratory or research origin from activities such as diagnosis, prevention & treatmentof diseases. Bio-medical waste has a higher potential of infection and injury to the healthcare worker, patientand the surrounding community. It consists of human anatomical waste, animal waste, microbiology &biotechnology waste, waste sharps, discarded medicines & cytotoxic drugs, soiled waste, liquid waste,incineration ash & chemical wastes. Common generators of biomedical waste include hospitals, clinics,medical & veterinary colleges, blood banks, mortuaries, autopsy centers, biotechnology institutions, researchlaboratories, home health care & funeral homes. Hazardous chemicals & radioactive waste though noninfectious require proper disposal. World Health Organization states that 10% of hospital waste are infectious& 5% are non-infectious but hazardous waste. World Health Organisation has classified medical waste into8 categories which include general, pathological, radioactive, chemical, infectious, sharps, pharmaceuticals& pressurized wastes. In India, Biomedical waste (Management & Handling) Rules 1998 along with furtheramendments regulate biomedical waste management. It consists of 6 schedules which includes Categoryof Biomedical waste, Colour coding & type of container, Label for Biomedical waste containers or bagswhich should be non-washable & prominently visible, Label for transport of Biomedical waste containers orbags, Standard for treatment & disposal, Schedule for waste treatment facilities like Incinerator, Autoclave,Microwave System. Operating Standards like combustion efficiency & Emission Standards are defined.The present review article focused on basic issues as definition, categories, problems relating to biomedicalwaste and procedure of handling and disposal method of Biomedical Waste Management.
Utility of the Cell Block Preparation as an Additive Tool to the Conventional Cytological Smears Devanshi Gosai; Kuntal Patel; Ashu Dogra; Jasmin Jasani
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Background: For the detection of malignancy in the serous fluids of the body, cytological examination ofthe fluid is very important. It is also of prime importance and seems difficult to differentiate the malignantcells from reactive mesothelial cells during fluid cytology. The cell block preparation is a useful and additivediagnostic tool when cellular features in cytology are inconclusive or suspicious. The aim of the study wasto assess the utilization of the cell technique as an additional tool along with the conventional smears thatwe are using in routine practice.Methods: 200 body (effusion) fluids were examined by the conventional cytological smears as well as bythe cell block technique.Conclusion: The diagnostic yield increases when we use the cell block preparation method along with theconventional smears because the architectural patterns and cell morphology are very well preserved in cellblock as compared to the smears.
Compare the Accuracy of IOL Power Calculations Using Ultrasound Biometry and Partial Coherence Laser Interferometry based Optical Biometry Dhan Singh Meena; Himani Sukhadia; Sanjay Goyal; Vaibhav Kumar
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Aims: To compare the accuracy of IOL power calculations using ultrasound biometry and partial coherencelaser interferometry based optical biometryMaterial and Methods: All cases of cataract with no other pathology involved presenting to, ophthalmologydepartment at RNT Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur from august 2018 to December 2019.The patientsare divided into two group 1st group IOL power calculated by optical biometer and 2nd group IOL powercalculated by ultrasound biometry.Results: Significant p-value (0.01) was observed between Group 1 and Group 2 among pre operative andpost-operative VS patients.Conclusion: optical biometry with the AL scan (Nidek) proved to be slightly more accurate than ultrasoundbiometry for IOL power calculation
Effectiveness of Nurse Led Intervention Regarding Management of Hypertension on Awareness, Treatment Compliance, Life Style and Quality of Life among Hypertensive Adults: A Systematic Review Eenu; Poonam Sheoran; Jyoti Sarin
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14289

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Introduction: Hypertension is one of the most common conditions affecting the health worldwide and isalso the leading cause of death around the globe. There is a persistent need for effective nurse led interventionfor interrupting the further spreading roots of the hypertension in the community. There is also a great needfor creating awareness, ensuring the compliance with the treatment, modification of lifestyle and improvingthe quality of life for the sufferers of this condition.Methods: The study design was systematic review and it includes studies from databases of PUBMED,MEDLINE, Cochrane library, SCOPUS, Science direct, and Google scholar (2008-2019). The includedstudies were focusing on the management of hypertension among hypertensive adults in terms of awareness,treatment compliance, life style and quality of life.Result: The data was grouped and analyzed in terms of meta-analysis. Total 20 relevant articles wereundertaken. Abstracted information is related to study design, population characteristics, intervention andoutcomes.Conclusion: The nurse led intervention in the management of hypertension is an effective strategy inimproving the health outcomes in terms of creating awareness, ensuring the compliance with the treatment,modification of life style and improving the quality of life among hypertensive adults.
Endurance and Respiratory Training, an Approach to Delay the Symptomatic Progression in Multiple Sclerosis - A Case Report Divya Jethwani; Mohd. Irshad Qureshi; Ragini Dadgal; Ashish W. Bele
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease which is inflammatory in nature and shows gliosis anddemyelination which lead to acute and chronic symptoms impairing the quality of life due to disability.Presence of immune-mediated response in Central Nervous System leads to the above presentation. MSis the most common condition of CNS which causes disability. Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis consistsof treating the exacerbations along with slowing the disease process and including symptomatic therapies.The most invalidating symptom in people with MS is Fatigue. This case reports shows the effectiveness ofendurance and respiratory training towards the delaying the progression of symptoms in MS.
Efficacy of Stretching vs Muscle Energy Technique in Postoperative Elbow Stiffness: A Research Protocol Gunjan Shende; Mitushi P. Deshmukh; Deepak K. Jain; Pratik Phansopkar
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Background: The elbow, intermediate joint of the upper limb, frequently undergoes pathological events andis especially prone to stiffness. Patients lose his capacity to conduct the compensatory movements whichmay result in intolerance. Fracture and dislocations are commonly seen in the individuals. Careful evaluationis must before treatment. Physical therapy plays an important role in recovering functional activities.Methods/Design: The study will be designed as a Randomized Control Trial. Total 20 participants will beselected as per inclusion and exclusion criteria from AVBRH and RNPC OPD, Sawangi (Meghe). Durationof the study will be 6 months. 20 subjects will be grouped into two out of which 1 group of participantswill receive Stretching (static stretching) and group 2 will receive Muscle energy technique (Post isometricrelaxation). Visual Analogue Scale for Pain and Assessment of Range of Motion using Universal Goniometerwill be the outcome measures for the patient.Result: Outcome measures of the patient using muscle energy technique can have more effectiveness ascompared to stretching. It may help to regain muscle strength and the patient will be able to perform thecompensatory movement in adjacent joints.Conclusion: Will be published after the results are analyzed..
Self Medication in Dentistry Harshada Ragunathan; Krithika C; Kiruthiga G; Keerthana S; Lakshmipriya S; PS Gayathri
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14292

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Background: During mid 1980’s World Health Organization gave approval for some medical drugs fromprescription to reduce the burden of the medical professionals. Self-medication is one form of medicationwhich is practiced worldwide by many people with or without medical knowledge. In dentistry the mostcommon reason for taking the self-medication is phobia towards the dental procedures.Aim and Objective: This study was conducted to assess the knowledge about self-medication practiceamong common people and create awareness on its ill effects.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among general population of age 18yearsand above. As the study was conducted during the pandemic time, a web-based survey was conducted witha set of 11 self-structured questions which was framed in English language and vetted with expert`s opinion.The questions were circulated through links to the participants through various social media platforms.Result: The 50 participants were grouped based on occupational status. chi-square test was performed andit was seen that most of the questions were statistically significant (p < 0.05). High significance was seenwhen the participants were asked the commonest reason and drug that they would prefer for self-Medication(p <0.00001).Conclusion: The common reason for using of self-medication in dental issue is pain, lack of time andphobia. This has to be improved by conducting awareness programs and the patients have to overcome theirfear and volunteer themselves to treat the cause.
Awareness of Oral Health Care among Pregnant Women During Pregnancy Harshada Ragunathan; Krithika C; Kowsalya. M; Kreethika. S; Krithika. L; Manju J
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Background: Pregnancy is a unique phase of women’s life where it is associated with physiological changes.Poor oral hygiene maintenance and inadequate care for oral health have an impact and noticeable postnataleffects on the infants. There is only a minimal knowledge among pregnant women regarding oral health careduring pregnancy.Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 74 pregnant women. As the studywas conducted during the pandemic time, a web-based questionnaire in Google forms was framed. Thequestionnaire was sent through various social media platforms and answers were collected and sent forstatistical analysis.Results: The responses were statistically analysed by SPSS software Version 18.0. Majority of theparticipants lacked knowledge about the facts that pregnancy increases existing dental problems and selfmedications without physician’s prescription during pregnancy are not advisable.Conclusion: Increased hormonal secretion and fetal growth induce several systemic, as well as localphysiologic and physical changes in a pregnant woman. During this period pregnant women should alwaystake good care of her oral and systemic health. This not only improves the mother’s overall health but alsoprevents associated problems in the fetus. Adequate knowledge by creating awareness about oral health andoral hygiene maintenance will prevent pregnant women from dental complications.