Gulfport doctor operated on patient's wrong foot and ankle, lawsuit says. What now?
The patient says she wound up with two injured feet and ankles, and will never completely recover. Here’s what happened.
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The patient says she wound up with two injured feet and ankles, and will never completely recover. Here’s what happened.
Introduction: Extremity dominance is one of the intrinsic factors that have been identified for ankle sprains. Electromechanical delay (EMD) is an integral part of the peroneal motor response and, therefore, substantial in preventing ankle sprains. This study aimed to investigate the effect of laterality on EMD times before and after fatigue. Methods: Fifteen healthy male volunteers participated in the study. Measurements were taken with the ankle in a neutral (0°) position, and all subjects followed an isokinetic fatigue protocol. Repeated ANOVA was used for statistical analysis, and the α ...
Health news: People on the move in Polk's medical community The Ledger WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL Winter Haven Hospital's Bostick Structural Heart Team completed its first MitraClip procedure. The MitraClip repairs a condition called mitral regurgitation. When the mitral valve fails to close completely, it can cause blood to flow backward through the heart. Left untreated, mitral regurgitation can lead to serious complications, including heart failure. This approach helps patients avoid open-heart procedures, meaning they can recover and resume their normal lives sooner. Offering such services is...