Obstetrics/Gynecology
Jordann-Mishael Duncan, MBS, MD; Ritchie Delara, MD; Gina Ranieri, DO; and Megan Wasson, DO
In this Clinical Practice article, the authors describe their experience of utilizing a multidisciplinary team (composed of a gynecologic surgeon trained in advanced pelvic surgery and endometriosis, a urologist, a colorectal and/or general surgeon, a cardiothoracic surgeon, and a radiologist experienced in gynecologic imaging) to increase the likelihood of providing cost-effective care and delivering adequate, evidence-based treatment of endometriosis.
Pediatrics
Ayah A. Ibrahim, BS; Macken Yrun-Duffy, DO; Rochelle D. Almario, DO; Jordyn R. Mullins, BS, BA; and Scott S. Cyrus, DO
This case report details the presentation, diagnosis, and management of a newborn Native American male with non-Herlitz junctional epidermolysis bullosa, a rare diagnosis specifically in the Native American population.
Musculoskeletal Medicine and Pain
Abbey Santanello, DO, MS; Mikhail Volokitin, MD, DO; Pamela Matthew, DO, MPH, MS; Anthony Modica, DO, MS; Chase McKellar, BS; Krisha Thakkar, BS; Mollie Schear, DO; Angela Tai, DO; Jeffrey Nagler, BS; and Sergio Suarez, DO
Runners often experience acute/chronic pain due to pre-existing structural somatic dysfunction and/or acquired various overuse injuries of the lower extremity, specifically affecting the ligaments, tendons, muscles, and bones. The purpose of this study is to assess the correlation between acute and chronic pain, overuse injuries, and observational and palpatory findings upon evaluation to establish common trends of somatic dysfunctions and determine possible etiology of the pain/injury.