Clinic A/P, Peds | Time of Care

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome

The use of a mouthguard at night is recommended for management of temporomandibular joint syndrome to reduce excessive teeth grinding during sleep

Unintentional Injuries in Children

Clinic A/P, Peds

The most common cause of unintentional deaths in children is Motor vehicle accidents “Unintentional injuries account for 40% of childhood deaths. Motor vehicle accidents are the most frequent cause of these deaths (58.2% of unintentional deaths). The proper use...

Amblyopia

Clinic A/P, Peds

The USPSTF recommends vision screening at least once in all children ages 3 to 5 years to detect amblyopia or its risk factors. 2017. B. https://www.aao.org/pediatric-center-detail/amblyopia-introduction-causes

Finger Fractures and Dislocations

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds

Am Fam Physician. 2012 Apr 15;85(8):805-810. http://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0415/p805.html

Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) Tear

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, MUSCULOSKELETAL

“The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) connects the medial femoral condyle to the posterior intercondylar area of the tibia and is affixed in such a way that the anterolateral section is taut in flexion and the posteromedial section is taut in extension, helping...

Hyperaldosteronism

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds

“Up to 28% of patients may be defined as having resistant hypertension (not controlled on three drugs or controlled on four or more drugs). Primary aldosteronism is present in up to 5%–10% of all hypertensive patients and 7%–20% of those with resistant...