The base of the pelvis, also known as the pelvic floor, is made up of muscles, connective tissue, nerves, blood vessels and bones. These tissues support the organs of the pelvis, such as the bowel and bladder. They also need to be intact and functioning correctly for normal urination and bowel movements because muscles and […]
All Aspects of Life Affected by Eye Damage
The eyes and vision can be damaged several ways from a traumatic accident. The visual symptoms of traumatic injury may take months to years after the accident to show up, so it’s important to be evaluated by a specialist early who can identify risk factors and early signs of complication. Vision is affected through changes […]
The Psychological Impact of TVM Failure
Many research studies have focused on the physical complications related to transvaginal mesh (TVM). These studies, and numerous FDA alerts, confirm women’s reports of: Pain Infection Difficulty urinating Problems having a bowel movement Recurrence of pelvic organ prolapse Difficulty sitting Inability to have sexual intercourse These are just a few of the known physical complications […]
Depression Common after Minor Injuries
Depression is an often missed complication of minor traumatic injuries. There are a number of factors that can lead to depression, and catching the risk factors early can help recovery after being hurt in an accident. One study funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health finds that even minor traumatic injuries, from which patients […]
What the FDA Learned about TVM
In a three year span the FDA received more than 1,000 reports that transvaginal mesh used to treat stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse was causing serious complications. These complaints were not specific to one brand of mesh, but from a total of nine different manufacturers. This suggested to the FDA that the problem […]
Trans Vaginal Mesh: Did you Hear the FDA Warning Before Surgery?
Many women report they did not fully understand the risks of Transvaginal Mesh when they consented to surgery. Doctors were informed by the FDA in 2008 that serious side effects were possible, including: Bleeding Infection Severe Pelvic Pain Problems urinating or having a bowel movement Pain during sex Pain with movement or sitting When the […]
How to Choose a Power Wheelchair
Buying a power wheelchair is a big decision. It needs to fulfill your needs at home, meet your transportation needs outside the home, and also address the unique requirements of your disability. While sales people have in depth knowledge about a variety of chairs, they may not have the expertise necessary to ensure the chair […]
Spinal Stimulators Enable Parazlyed Men to Move Their Legs
There are now 4 young men paralyzed from the chest down, who have regained some control of their lower limbs, thanks to an implanted electrode array. The device is inserted into the spinal cord. According to the National Institutes of Health, the implant “…emits a pattern of electrical signals that can evoke muscle activity in […]
Why is Intracranial Pressure Important?
If your loved one has suffered from a severe head injury during an accident, it is likely that doctors will be measuring something called intra-cranial pressure (ICP). The brain is enclosed in the bony skull, and normal pressure within the skull is between 7-15 mm/hg (millimeters of mercury). This pressure allows blood and fluid to […]
A Superior Life Care Plan
According to the International Academy of Life Care Planners (IALCP): “The Life Care Plan is a dynamic document based upon published standards of practice, comprehensive assessment, data analysis and research, which provides an organized, concise plan for current and future needs with associated cost for individuals who have experienced catastrophic injury or have chronic health […]
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