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Migraine Headache

“Migraine” is a complex, chronic neurologic disorder characterized by recurrent moderate to severe headaches. The diagnosis of migraine is subdivided into “migraine without aura” (formerly common migraine) and “migraine with aura” (formerly classic migraine). (1) “Aura” is the collection of autonomic nervous system symptoms that occur immediately prior to the headache. (2) Aura symptoms may include visual disturbances, extremity paresthesias, nausea, vomiting, and hypersensitivity to light or sound.

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Managing Hamstring Strains

Summer ushers in a new season of outdoor activities, ranging from running to water skiing. Unfortunately, the relatively high physical demands of these activities can lead to painful injuries of unconditioned muscles and tendons. The powerful hamstring muscle is a common victim, with strains carrying the potential for prolonged recovery.

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X-Ray: Soft Tissue Evaluation

Soft tissue findings are frequently overlooked in plain film x-rays. Although x-ray is not generally considered to be sensitive in the detection of soft tissue lesions, in some instances x-ray may actually provide a good deal of information about the soft tissue. In fact, the x-ray appearance of a soft tissue lesion can be a determining factor in deciding if additional imaging is necessary. A condition in which this is particularly true is myositis ossificans (MO).

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