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The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is actively involved in many research endeavors to maximize health and physical function for people with disabilities. We are exploring traditional as well as complementary and alternative treatment methodologies. The Department is home to the Program on Integrative Medicine, which conducts research in complementary and alternative medicine, and which is the administrative home of the T-32 Research Fellowship in Complementary and Alternative Medicine and a recent R01 and K01 grants.

2021-2022 Poster Presentations and Publications

  • Xu F, Riden W, Filer W, Hu X. Evaluation of Lumbar Muscle Activation Patterns during Trunk Movements using High-Density Electromyography: A Preliminary Report. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2021 Nov; 2021:6082-6085. doi: 10.1109/EMBC46164.2021.9631075. PMID: 34892504.
  • Sharp, M., Sims, M., Filer, W. (2021) “Toxic Myelopathy: A Case Report” Presented at Mayo Clinic’s 5th Annual Multidisciplinary Spine Care Conference in Amelia Island, Florida; 2021 November 12-13. Accepted for presentation at Physiatry ’22 (Annual Meeting for Association of Academic Physiatrists) in New Orleans, LA; 2022 May 24-28.
  • Riden, WT; Baratta, JM (2022) Inpatient Rehabilitation Stroke Education Booklet: Quality Improvement Analysis. Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting Poster Presentation 2022. Published: Am J Phys Med Rehab. 2022;100(4, Supp 2): a1–a204
  • Peltan ID, McLean SR, Murnin E, et al. (2022). Prevalence, Characteristics, and Outcomes of Emergency Department Discharge Among Patients With Sepsis. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(2):e2147882. Published 2022 Feb 1.
  • Baratta JM, Tompary A, Siano S, Floris-Moore M, Weber DJ. (2021). Postacute Sequelae of COVID-19 Infection and Development of a Physiatry-Led Recovery Clinic. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Jul 1;100(7):633-634. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000001778
  • Parsley HM, Yeste KT, Filer W, Agha E, Barnhill J, Chilcoat A, Faurot K. Charging and Mobile Power Solutions: Perspectives of Power Mobility Device Users [abstract]. PM R. 2021; 13(S1)(suppl 1)
  • Matthew G. Sharp, Michael Ingraham, Cervicogenic Ophthalmalgia and Dysphagia, Interventional Pain Medicine, Volume 1, Supplement 1, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inpm.2022.100054
  • Sharp, M., Ingraham, M. (2021) “Cervicogenic Ophthalmalgia and Dysphagia: A Case Report.” Presented at Spine Intervention Society (SIS) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.; 2021 August 18-21 and Mayo Clinic’s 5th Annual Multidisciplinary Spine Care Conference in Amelia Island, Florida; 2021 November 12-13.
  • Thayil, A., Tompary, A., Siano, S., Cleveland, C. (2021). Spinal Dura Arteriovenous Fistula in a Post-Partum Female: A Case Report. Accepted to Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Conference; 2022 May 24-28; New Orleans, LA.
  • Vallabhaneni, H., Tompary, A. (2021). A Rare Case of Lance-Adams Syndrome Following Cardiac Arrest Secondary to Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis. Accepted to Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Conference; 2022 Feb 1-5; New Orleans, LA.
  • Feaster, B., Sharp, M., Telhan, R. (2021) “Epidural Fat versus Pseudomeningocele: A Nerve Root Avulsion Case Report” Presented at Mayo Clinic’s 5th Annual Multidisciplinary Spine Care Conference in Amelia Island, Florida; 2021 November 12-13. Accepted for presented at Physiatry ’22 (Annual Meeting for Association of Academic Physiatrists) in New Orleans, LA; 2022 May 24-28
  • Thayil, A., Sharp, M. (2022) “Donepezil Trial and Anatomic Variant for Aphemia: A Case Report” Accepted for presentation at Physiatry ’22 (Annual Meeting for Association of Academic Physiatrists) in New Orleans, LA; 2022 May 24-28.
  • Tompary, A., Ahmad A., Cleveland C. (2021). Atypical Imaging Findings in Neurotoxoplasmosis, a Case Report. Presented American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 2021 Annual Assembly; 2021 Nov 11-14, Nashville, TN.
  • Tompary, A., Cleveland, C. (2021). Spinal Cord Infarction Following Induction Chemotherapy. Presented at Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals Annual Conference; 2021 Sept 5-8; Reno, NV.
  • Tompary, A., Yeste, K., Cleveland, C. (2021). Care Challenges of a Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Patient During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Presented at Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals Annual Conference; 2021 Sept 5-8; Reno, NV.
  • Kodsi, M., McLean, S., Siano S. (2021) Refractory Facet Joint Cyst Causing L5 Radiculopathy: Case Report presented at Pain Society at the Carolinas Fall 2021
  • Siano, S. J., Ingraham, M. (2022). Back Pain & Sickle Cell Anemia: Case Report & Review of the Literature. Accepted for presentation at Physiatry ’22 (Annual Meeting for Association of Academic Physiatrists) in New Orleans, LA; 2022 May 24-28.
  • Siano, S. J., Ingraham, M. (2022). Painful Hands, PMR diagnosed in PM&R Clinic: A Case Study. Accepted for presentation at Physiatry ’22 (Annual Meeting for Association of Academic Physiatrists) in New Orleans, LA; 2022 May 24-28.
  • Siano, S., Banks, J., Brinson, B., & Ingraham, M. (2022). Treatment Modalities for Episacral Lipoma: A Systematic Literature Review. Accepted for presentation at Physiatry ’22 (Annual Meeting for Association of Academic Physiatrists) in New Orleans, LA; 2022 May 24-28.
  • Kahn, A. G., Siano, S. J., & Ingraham, M. (2022). Posterior Thigh Pain Due to Lumbar Facet Joint Cyst: A Case Report. Accepted for presentation at Physiatry ’22 (Annual Meeting for Association of Academic Physiatrists) in New Orleans, LA; 2022 May 24-28.
  • Siano, S. J. “Vertigo” – PM&R KnowledgeNOW 2021
  • Siano, S.J. (2022) Back Pain & Sickle Cell Anemia: Case Report & Review of the Literature. Presented at Physiatry ’22 (Annual Meeting for Association of Academic Physiatrists) in New Orleans, LA; 2022 May 24-28.
  • Vijayaraghavan, N., Traub, R. (2022). “An Atypical an Insidious Onset of POEMS Syndrome: A Case Report.” Presented as a poster at the AAP 2022 Annual Meeting in May 2022 in New Orleans, LA.
  • Vijayaraghavan, N., Lee, J. (2022). “Atypical Presentation of Left Knee Swelling In a Recreational Rock-Climbing Athlete.” Presented as a poster at the AMSSM 2022 Annual Meeting in April 2022 in Austin, TX.
  • Vijayaraghavan, N., Ingraham, M. (2021). “Chronic Low Back Pain as an Atypical Presentation of Diffuse B-Cell Lymphoma: A Case Report.” Presented as a poster at the AAPM&R 2021 Virtual Annual Assembly in November 2021.
  • Vijayaraghavan, N., Shuping, L., Barton, E. (2021) “Chemotherapy-Induced Bilateral Peroneal Mononeuropathies: A Case Report of Atypical Slimmer’s Paralysis.” Presented as a poster at the AAPM&R 2021 Virtual Annual Assembly in November 2021.
  • Yeste, K. (2021). “Adult Acquired Disabilities” Psychosocial and Cultural Aspects of Disability: A Training Workshop for Health Professionals – 2021 August 6 (Virtual)

 

2020-2021 Poster Presentations and Publications

  • Resident Dr. Yeste | Necrotic transverse myelitis following self-immolation in a teenager – 9/12/2020 virtually for the ASCIP Conference
  • Resident Dr. Riden | Lumbar Facet Cyst as a cause for Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Case Study – 9/18/2020 virtually for the 2020 Pain Society of the Carolinas Annual Meeting
  • Resident Dr. Sharp | Trigger Point Injections In Complex Regional Pain Syndrome – 9/18/2020 virtually for the 2020 Pain Society of the Carolinas Annual Meeting
  • Resident Dr. Vijay (and Former Resident Dr. Boyd) | Evidenced-Based Management of Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome – Published as a Manuscript 10/06/2020 in Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40141-020-00294-0
  • Resident Dr. Sainburg (and Former Resident Dr. Boyd) | Oh Snap! Ultrasound reveals subclinical ulnar neuropathy, undetectable with electrodiagnostics, in pitcher with snapping elbow pain: A Case Report – 11/13/2020 virtually for the 2020 AAPM&R Annual Assembly
  • Resident Dr. Yeste | Necrotic transverse myelitis following self-immolation in a teenager – 11/13/2020 virtually for the 2020 AAPM&R Annual Assembly
  • Resident Dr. Yeste | Spinal Cord Injury Without Radiological Abnormality – Published in PM&R KnowledgeNow in Pediatric Rehabilitation 12/08/2020
  • Resident Dr. Patel and Dr. Vijay | A Rare Etiology of Finger Weakness in a Recreational Weightlifter. – 2/11/2021 virtually for the 2021 AAP Annual Meeting
  • Resident Dr. Riden and Dr. Sainburg | A Runner’s Dilemma: A Case Report of Exertional Anterior Compartment Syndrome – 2/11/2021 virtually for the 2021 AAP Annual Meeting
  • Resident Dr. Siano | Menstruation & Autonomic Dysreflexia: A Case Report – 2/11/2021 virtually for the 2021 AAP Annual Meeting
  • Resident Dr. Siano | Delivery Outcomes in Women with Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review – 2/11/2021 virtually for the 2021 AAP Annual Meeting
  • Resident Dr. Yeste |  Resident and Attending Perceptions of Virtual Medicine During Covid-19 – 2/12/2021 virtually for the 2021 AAP Annual Meeting
  • Resident Dr. Patel | Swimmer’s Ankle: An Unusual Presentation of Lateral Ankle Pain – 4/15/2021 virtually for the 2021 AMSSM Annual Meeting

2019-2020 Poster Presentations and Publications

  • Resident Dr. Boyd | Vicious Cycle: A Case Report of Thigh Pain and Weakness in a Professional Cyclist – 4/25/2020 (virtually due to COVID-19) for the 2020 American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Conference
  • Resident Dr. Patel | Atypical Etiology of Traumatic Arm Pain in a College Lacrosse Athlete – 4/25/2020 (virtually due to COVID-19) for the 2020 American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Conference
  • Resident Dr. Vijayaraghavan | Atypical Presentation of Right Arm Swelling in a Recreational Ultimate Frisbee Athlete – 4/25/2020 (virtually due to COVID-19) for the 2020 American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Conference
  • Resident Dr. Patel | Paget-Schroetter Syndrome in a Recreational Ultimate Frisbee Athlete – 3/8/2020 at the 53rd AAP Annual Meeting
  • Resident Dr. Punzell | Rapid improvement in stroke rehabilitation after intra-articular knee steroid injection: A case report – 3/9/2020 at the 53rd AAP Annual Meeting
  • Resident Dr. Truong | A rare complication of femoral neuropathy with motor and sensory deficits following an endovascular aneurysm repair, which was initially suspected to be a spinal cord injury – 3/8/2020 at the 53rd AAP Annual Meeting
  • Resident Dr. Sainburg | Trigger Point Injections as a Successful Replacement for Narcotics in a Case of Myofascial Neck Pain: A Case Study – 2/26/2020 at American Academy of Pain Medicine’s 36th Annual Meeting
  • Resident Dr. Riden | Cervical radiculopathy mimic: A case report of brachial neuritis after influenza vaccine – 9/14/2019 at The Southern Pain Society Annual Meeting

 

Education and Scholarship Report Archives

Our department compiles our faculty members’ involvement in educational and scholarly activities across the academic year, and document our efforts in our “Education and Scholarship Report.” This report captures their Bibliography Items, Grants and Clinical Trials, Presentations, Professional Service, Honors, and Departmental Teaching. Please click on the links below to access our recent reports:

 

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