1/1/2024 0 Comments Spiral fracture fibula![]() The following are described as subsequent events that result in a Maisonneuve fracture: The Maisonneuve fracture generally follows a specific pattern of injury. Pathophysiology Fracture of the lateral malleolus seen on X-ray scan (left ankle) ![]() This leaves the ankle joint in a state of chronic pronation, characterised by a protrusion of the medial malleolus into the subcutaneous tissue. ![]() If a Maisonneuve fracture is left untreated, instability of the tibiotalar joint and deltoid ligament can cause a valgus deformity of the ankle. A long-term effect of this is painful ankle osteoarthritis due to the direct contact between the tibia and talus. Īs the syndesmotic ligaments are responsible for stabilising the ankle mortise and tibiotalar joint, disruption to this syndesmosis can cause a reduction of the space between the distal tibia, fibula, and talus. Damage to the deltoid ligament or interosseous membrane can cause haemorrhaging around the surrounding tissues, resulting in a localised oedema. Pain may also be felt around the medial and lateral aspects of the ankle, and more rarely around the superior (or proximal) tibiofibular joint. Additionally, there is a reduced range of motion of the foot and an inability to weight-bear due to ankle pain. More specifically, as a pronation-external rotation injury, pain during external rotation of the ankle joint is expected. Signs and symptoms Fracture of the medial malleolus seen on X-ray scan (left ankle)Ĭommon symptoms of a Maisonneuve fracture are pain, swelling, tenderness, and bruising around the ankle joint and inferior (or distal) tibiofibular joint. In some cases, motor vehicle accidents can also result in a Maisonneuve fracture. Engaging in high-intensity sports or falling over can increase the risk of tearing the deltoid ligament or cause an avulsion fracture of the medial malleolus from external rotation of the foot. Cause įorceful, external rotation of the ankle joint is the main cause of a Maisonneuve fracture. The fracture is named after the surgeon Jules Germain François Maisonneuve. The Maisonneuve fracture is similar to the Galeazzi fracture in the sense that there is an important ligamentous disruption in association with the fracture. It is also classified as a Type C ankle fracture according to the Danis-Weber classification system. Due to this, the Maisonneuve fracture is described as a pronation- external rotation injury according to the Lauge-Hansen classification system. The Maisonneuve fracture is typically a result of excessive, external rotative force being applied to the deltoid and syndesmotic ligaments. This type of injury can be difficult to detect. There is an associated fracture of the medial malleolus or rupture of the deep deltoid ligament of the ankle. The Maisonneuve fracture is a spiral fracture of the proximal third of the fibula associated with a tear of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis and the interosseous membrane. Isolated tibiofibular syndesmosis injury, isolated fibula fracture Physical examination, radiography, X-ray, CT, MRI, arthroscopy Sporting injuries, falls, motor vehicle accidents Swelling around medial and lateral sides of ankle joint, pain during external rotation of foot Radiograph showing a Maisonneuve fracture of the proximal fibula
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1/1/2024 0 Comments Comfrey medicinal uses![]() For the first time, also a fast-acting effect of the ointment (1 h) was witnessed. Both the AUC of the reported back pain at rest, the AUC of the pressure algometry in the trigger point as well as the global assessment of the efficacy by the patients and the investigators showed a clinically relevant effect in reducing acute back pain. Also, in all secondary parameters, the superiority of the verum treatment compared with placebo was significant (each p < 0.001). The pain intensity on active standardised movement decreased on average (median) approximately 95.2 % in the comfrey extract group (104.8–12.7 mm (mean VAS sum)) and 37.8 % in the placebo group (100.0–56.5 mm (mean VAS sum) p < 0.001). The results showed a significant treatment difference between comfrey root extract and placebo regarding the primary variables. Secondary objectives were back pain at rest, pressure algometry, global assessment of efficacy by the patient and the investigator, intake of analgesic medication and functional impairment measured using the Oswestry Disability Index. ![]() Patients performed standardised, muscle group-specific tests to assess the pain intensity on VAS. The primary efficacy variable was the area under the curve (AUC) of the visual analogue scale (VAS) on active standardised movement values at first to fourth visit. The trial included four visits and was performed at the Deutsche Sporthochschule in Cologne and three additional ambulatory centres for orthopaedics and sports medicine. They were treated three times a day, 4 g per application. Total 120 patients with acute upper or lower back pain used either a verum cream containing comfrey root fluid extract (1:2, 35.0 g, extraction solvent ethanol 60 % (v/v), less than 0.35 ppm of pyrrolizidine alkaloids) or a corresponding placebo. Comfrey root as a herbal ingredient can contribute in the same way, as it is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties.Ī double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-centre, randomised clinical trial with parallel group design was conducted over a period of 5 days. This approach has been intensively used and has proved to be efficacious in the management of symptoms, thus reducing pain, facilitating rehabilitation and achieving earlier recovery. The treatment strategy has recently also adopted a direct anti-inflammatory topical approach, mostly with chemical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). ESCOP states that comfrey root has also been used for tendinitis syndrome, knee joint injuries, non-active gonarthrosis, insect bites, mastitis, fractures and skin inflammation, although published scientific evidence does not yet adequately support these indications.īack pain, especially of the upper and lower back, is a widespread condition impairing quality of life and functional movement in a large number of individuals. The monograph mentions strains, contusions and distortions, osteoarthritis (OA), epicondylitis, tendovaginitis and periarthritis as therapeutic indications substantiated by clinical trials. positively for the external use in bruises, strains and sprains and acknowledged its actions as anti-inflammatory, antimitotic and promotion of callus formation.įurther, a European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy Monograph (ESCOP) is available for comfrey root. ![]() The German Commission E has assessed Symphyti radix (comfrey root) deriving from Symphytum officinale L. Allantoin and rosmarinic acid are probably of central importance for its pharmacodynamic effects. The key activity-determining constituents of comfrey root extracts and its molecular mechanisms of action have not been completely elucidated. A recent text book chapter gives detailed information on botanical aspects and harvesting of the plant. Native Americans recognised the healing powers and included comfrey root in their therapeutic armamentarium. It also naturalised in Northern America, where it rapidly spread. Native in Europe, the plant has an impressive record of medicinal use. Comfrey root has been used as a traditional medicinal plant for the treatment of painful muscle and joint complaints for centuries. ![]() The increased use of these programs is a byproduct of a continued tension between plan benefit design, the expansion of manufacturer copay program support, and the growth of spending. Though these programs employ different approaches, both forms of copay adjustment programs seek to exhaust manufacturer copay assistance while preventing these dollars from counting toward a commercially insured patient’s deductible and maximum out-of-pocket limit as they otherwise would have. To learn how Avalere can help your organization respond to-or shape-the evolving copay adjustment program landscape, connect with us.In recent years, payers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have increasingly used copay adjustment programs (i.e., copay accumulator and maximizer programs) to limit plan sponsor exposure to specialty drug costs. With hands-on policy experience from the payer, manufacturer, and third-party vendor perspectives, Avalere helps clients understand the evolving landscape of patient support and affordability, model the impacts of these policy changes, and identify solutions accounting for financial exposure while maximizing appropriate patient access. As stakeholders react to the developments of this court ruling, manufacturers, foundations, payers, and advocacy groups must also consider the role that other policy changes-such as Medicare Part D benefit redesign-play in patient support strategies. This ruling is the latest market and policy update in the evolving landscape of patient access and affordability support initiatives. To date, 19 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have enacted copay accumulator bans, and Congress is currently considering the HELP Copays Act, which would prohibit copay accumulator use in individual, small group, and employer-sponsored health plans. This ruling could also ramp up state and federal legislation to restrict the use of copay accumulators. ![]() However, if plans respond with modified benefit structures, manufacturers may see an influx of additional patients seeking financial assistance.Īdditionally, questions remain as to how HHS will respond to this ruling, including whether they provide further interpretation of the definition of cost-sharing via future rulemaking (e.g., the 2025 proposed NBPP) or if they will file an appeal or motion to stay within 60 days.
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Please refer to the latest changes in laws and regulations on the European Commission's official site. Wondershare charges taxes for European Union countries(VAT), United Kingdom(VAT), Australia(GST), Japan(JCT), and some states of the USA(Sales Tax).ġ. 12/31/2023 0 Comments Bear crossbow silencers![]() Check properly all the screws of the crossbow and then tighten all the loose ones. You need to check it and for fixing it you can use a wrench. If you watch the body language of the deer before the shot you'll see which ones are calm and which ones are "wired" and it's always the wired one's that duck so dramatically. A loose crossbow can produce more sound as well as reduce the crossbow’s ability to shoot and aim. You'll see shots at 20 yards where there is no visible reaction from the deer and others where the deer has crouched down, "ducked the arrow" well before the arrow has arrived. One thing I think every hunter should do is spend a bit of time on YouTube and watch slow-mo video of actual shots. If it's tense, their reaction time is way faster than if they are calm. The other huge thing is how relaxed that deer is when you shoot. I think that they are shocked that something is that close to them that they didn't detect. With your typical bow shot being in the 20 - 30 yard range, they are hearing something really close to them and they probably react differently than if they hear something from much farther away. I think there are probably lot's of things going on - one is probably proximity. Whenever I find I'm getting into things this deeply, I remind myself that a lot of deer have been shot with bows without string dampeners/string suppressors!īowtecee - Yes, don't we all wish for a perfectly silent bow?!?! Or maybe one that just sounds like a cracking stick! it seems that almost anything would be better than what a bow sounds like. So, my thoughts here are based mostly on my "feel" when I shoot the bow and my "concept" of what they are doing, and my sense is that it is cushioning and a good thing. These suppressors dont require tools or brackets to install. They sort of "cushion" the string, which cushions the cables and limbs, and gets everything to settle to a stop more quickly, which I can feel when I shoot. Crossbow Package along on your next hunting trip. Hunt deer, moose, and bear with a crossbow during the applicable firearms seasons, hunt turkey in both the spring and fall turkey seasons with a crossbow. Come hear the difference and find out yourself just how. ![]() I think of them as more of an "air bag system" for the string (to stick with your car analogy). Possession of Firearms and Crossbows possess shotgun shells loaded with slug or ball, unless holding a valid license or permit to take deer or bear, or. Silencers: While a person no longer needs a permit from Warden Service to hunt with a suppressor device. Silent Bow Hunting with Blaine Anthony Bear Whisperer Bear Whisperer, Blaine Anthony, using Bowjax on a recent hunt. Stopping the string somehow is probably a bad idea - too severe. Low prices on in-stock equipment with same-day shipping available. My concept of how they work might be best described by TenPoint's naming of the SDS - String Dampening System. I'm glad you replied because I realize that I am sounding like a string stop disciple and I don't know enough to be that! And I should probably not be referring to them as "stops". And what I wish I could find is a video just like that, but with string stops - that would really tell us something! I wish I knew someone with a high speed video camera. 12/31/2023 0 Comments Bilateral pars defect![]() The defect of the pars interarticularis might occur on one or both sides of the back, known as unilateral or bilateral L5 spondylolysis, respectively. However, instances of spondylolysis L5-L4 also occur. The most common type of isthmic spondylolisthesis is L5-S1 spondylolysis, which is when the lowest lumbar vertebra slides onto the sacrum. Spondylolysis might be caused by a growth spurt or high contact sports that require frequent hyperextension of the spine (e.g., gymnastics, football linemen) or activities that put high amounts of force on the back, such as weightlifting. More specifically, the pars interarticularis of the facet joints is fractured – which you know as spondylolysis. Degenerative spondylolisthesis is a result of the natural aging process in which your joints and bones become weak.Īdolescents dealing with slippage at l4-5 typically experience the isthmic form of spondylolisthesis, where stress fractures are to blame for the sliding of the vertebra. This typically affects the low back, with L4-5 spondylolisthesis being the most common. Well, of the five types of spondylolisthesis, degenerative (age-related) is the most common. L4-L5 spondylolisthesis, or a type of spondylolisthesis where the fourth lumbar vertebrae (L4) slips out of place onto the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5), is worthy of an article in and of itself. Read more on each level of slippage.ĭon't think you have spondylolisthesis or spondylolysis? There are numerous other back injuries that may cause similar symptoms or discomfort. Grade I slippage being the least severe, and grade V having completely fallen off the next vertebra. The grade of your condition can be divided into five different levels: grade I, grade II, grade III, grade IV, and grade V. The level of slippage can be easily measured by using a grading scale for spondylolisthesis. Spondylolisthesis is when one of your bones in your vertebra slides forward or backward over the bone next to it. When this happens, the progression from spondylolysis to spondylolisthesis occurs. This condition refers to small stress fractures in the bones of the spine, which can cause the bones to weaken to such an extent, that one shifts out of place. Spondylolysis is a result of the separation of the pars interarticularis. If you think you’ve injured your pars defect, it’s very likely you have spondylolysis or spondylolisthesis, two very related spine conditions. If you’re experiencing pain radiating in or around your lower back, it’s possible you have injured or strained your pars interarticularis. So now what is a pars defect? A pars defect is typically found in the lumbar or lower region of your spine and refers to a break in your bone. Your pars interarticularis is a bony bridge-like structure that is placed in between two joints in your vertebrae. Left unchecked, AED and poor bone growth may result in more stress fractures and early osteoporosis, a disease where bones become fragile and are more likely to break.To start, in order to understand what a pars defect is, you probably want to know more about the anatomy of your pars interarticularis. Theoretically, insufficient energy leading to slower bone formation combined with repetitive hyperextensions of the back put enormous pressure on developing bones, making them more susceptible to fractures. With insufficient energy intake there may be slower bone formation and mineralization of the bone. Once bone growth is complete, PARS fractures are rarely seen. During this time, pre-teens and teenagers who do not eat enough to meet their energy needs face an “energy deficit” that can impair proper bone growth and mineralization. Girls and boys build 60% to 80% of their bone mass by age 18. The years around puberty are a time of rapid bone growth. AED often develops when there is pressure to change eating habits, particularly in some sports where a low body weight may be encouraged. AED is an energy imbalance that results when high levels of physical activity, training or sports (energy output) are not balanced with an adequate and appropriate diet (energy input). Athletic Energy Deficit (AED) is also likely to play a role in athletes who experience a PARS stress fracture. 12/31/2023 0 Comments Sunless sea wrack![]() Someone died here, far from home, long enough ago that their flesh is gone. Game note: Trade a Strange Catch for a consignment of Scintillack. Sometimes, there are monsters.” Chainmail whispers under her habit. “Gathered by our bravest sisters,” she says, before she lets you take it. Your strange catch is probably close enough.Ī dark-skinned, unsmiling Sister hands you a coffer. Something fresh! They are prepared to pay with scintillack. The Sisters need provisions for the Feast of St Neot Now it leaks fluid from a dozen puncture wounds. well, it was likely unidentifiable, even before the nuns used it for weapons practice. Four nuns march out, carrying something wrapped in a blanket, and fling it into the sea. ![]() You're almost ready to give up when a side door opens. God! One of them just turned a somersault. You watch through a spy-glass as they leap and whirl, slashing at each other with a variety of frightening weapons. Like huge and deadly herons, the Sisters stalk along the very tops of the walls. In return, she offers a rather perfunctory blessing: but the blessing reassures your crew. She nods, and makes notes: she pays particular attention to news of marsh-beast predations and the traffic of the roof-tops. The Muscular Prioress, the Abbess' lieutenant, comes to the door to listen. Knock at the iron-studded gates with news The fortress stands stolid as the last year of a century.” The greatest peril you risk here is a certain purpleness of prose.īring the Port Report to The Admiralty Survey Office in London for +1 x Admiralty's Favour and +20 x Echo. The Sisters watch us: we feel their eyes. She reckons every candle and coil of rope before she reluctantly counts out your payment. The Muscular Prioress jingles with knives and pistols. The Sisterhood will pay a fair price for supplies. Resources are limited on this bleak rock. There are bear-traps that look friendlier than this. 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Happy to get a 22 round mag for my compact XDM Elite. 12/30/2023 0 Comments Teacher out of pocket expenses![]() Nonprofits like Materials For the Arts help too, and so do parents: During the 2019–2020 fiscal year, 43% of New York City parents donated art supplies. “Sometimes I go to yard sales and the people give me a break when they hear I’m a teacher buying for my classes.” and I make 45,000 before NY taxes get taken out. “I have always gotten extra supplies donated from businesses and friends,” Jacobs said. Many teachers say they're paying for basic supplies out of their own pocket, with expenses as high as 1,000 in some places. Yet even with his own hefty contribution, he still relies on outside aid. For tax years 2012 through 2021, the limit teachers could deduct for out-of-pocket classroom expenses for things like books, materials and other educational supplies was 250 per year. Jake Jacobs, an art teacher at Bronx Park Middle School, told Hyperallergic that he spends around $600 out of pocket on supplies each year. Art teachers, who usually need more expensive materials like paint, pastels, and colored pencils, are likely to spend more money than average on supplies. The deductions are available for public and private school teachers, counselors, principals, and aids who spend at least 900 hours in the classroom over the course of the year. The 2018 report also found that 7% of teachers spent more than $1,000 out of pocket. The study found that 94% of teachers had to use their own money, spending an annual average of $479 (over $600 today, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics). Teachers need not leave their name on the survey.The most recent data comes from a 2018 Department of Education report that asked teachers how much they spent on supplies in the 2014–2015 school year. If you know of a local school teacher, please send this survey to him or her to complete. If you are a school teacher, please take the brief survey below. They’re also looking into the range of supplies and items teachers purchased out-of-pocket. The News4 I-Team is researching how much money local school teachers spent to begin the 2017-2018 school year. They’re spending money on their students.” It doesn’t matter if they’re a new teacher or a 30-year veteran. “Teachers are buying glue sticks, paper, pencils and tissues," Dirks said. Teachers and other educators will be able to deduct up to 300 of out-of-pocket costs for their classrooms this upcoming school year thanks to the first increase in 20 years. Qualified expenses are amounts you paid or incurred for participation in professional development. For tax years 2012 through 2021, the limit teachers could deduct for out-of-pocket classroom expenses for things like books, materials and other educational supplies was 250 per year. Teachers and other school staff already had been in the classrooms, getting ready for the youngsters' return. If youre an eligible educator, you can deduct up to 300 (600 if married filing jointly and both spouses are eligible educators, but not more than 300 each) of unreimbursed trade or business expenses. (Photo Unsplash+ in collaboration with Getty Images) Our neighborhood schools this week welcomed students back from summer break. The costs are particularly impactful in the D.C.-area, where housing and transportation costs are high, according to Frederick County Public Schools teacher union President Missy Dirks. Teachers and other eligible educators, stop before filing your tax returns and make sure you claim the tax break for your out-of-pocket classroom expenses. ![]() The average teacher spent almost $500 out-of-pocket last year, according to the Education Market Association report. Teachers nationwide are expending an increasing amount of personal cash to outfit their rooms or students with supplies, according to a series of private surveys by school supply marketers and vendors. But there are many classroom supplies beyond the basics that are not covered by parents or provided by the school. The program helps reduce out-of-pocket expenses for teachers who buy supplies to decorate or equip their classrooms for students. In the 2022 school year, families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of 864 on school supplies, up 167 from 2019, according to a National Retail Federation report. Washington, D.C., Public Schools administrators are giving teachers $200 gift cards to use for purchasing classroom supplies. 12/30/2023 0 Comments Tutu songA number of critics felt the music was ingratiatingly elegant, designed for casual listening, and largely a work by Miller. Like Davis's pivotal 1970 album Bitches Brew, Paul Tingen wrote, Tutu became one of the "defining jazz albums" of its decade and attracted a young, new audience while alienating many other jazz listeners because of its heavy reliance on the drum machine and synthesizers. Tutu divided critics and listeners when it was released in 1986. Reception and legacy Professional ratings Review scores The original vinyl album featured a colored inner sleeve printed with the album credits on one side and a photograph of Davis's left hand (with middle finger depressed) on the reverse. ![]() Eiko Ishioka received the 1987 Grammy Award for Best Album Package for her work as the art director. The cover was designed by Eiko Ishioka and photographed by Irving Penn. Miller performed the bulk of instrumentation on the album, including bass guitar, synthesizers and drum machines, bass clarinet and soprano saxophone.Īs indicated in the notes accompanying the album, Tutu was produced by Tommy LiPuma and Marcus Miller, with the exception of "Backyard Ritual", which was co-produced by Duke and LiPuma. The music is strongly inspired by mid-1980s R&B and funk, with heavy use of synthesizers, sequencers and drum machines. Miller wrote and arranged all the songs, except "Tomaas" (co-written by Davis), "Backyard Ritual" (by keyboardist George Duke), and " Perfect Way" (by pop group Scritti Politti). (Davis later covered "Movie Star" and "Penetration" by Prince.) Davis ultimately worked with bassist/multi-instrumentalist Marcus Miller. Prince later pulled out for undisclosed reasons, although the two remained firm friends and later collaborated on "Can I Play With U" as well. Originally some tracks were planned as a collaboration with Prince. Davis received the 1986 Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Soloist Grammy Award for his performance on the album. ![]() ![]() It was recorded primarily at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles and Clinton Recording in New York, except the song "Backyard Ritual", which was recorded at Le Gonks in West Hollywood. Tutu is an album by American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis, released in 1986 by Warner Bros. |
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