Lower-extremity spasticity during standing up movements: A case study

Strategies Among Young Jehovah’s Witnesses in Compulsory School in Sweden, Age 13–15, a Case Study

International Journal for the Study of New Religions ◽

10.1558/ijsnr.v4i1.3 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 3-26 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Pernilla Liedgren ◽

Lars Andersson

Keyword(s):

World View ◽

Minority Group ◽

Jehovah’S Witnesses ◽

Value System ◽

Jehovah's Witnesses ◽

A Value ◽

Standing Up ◽

Primary School Age ◽

Mainstream Culture

This study investigated how young teenagers, as members of a strong religious organization, dealt with the school situation and the encounter with mainstream culture taking place at school during the final years in Swedish primary school (age 13–15 years). The purpose was to explore possible strategies that members of a minority group, in this case the Jehovah’s Witnesses, developed in order to deal with a value system differing from that of the group. We interviewed eleven former members of the Jehovah’s Witnesses about their final years in compulsory Swedish communal school. The ages of the interviewees ranged between 24 and 46 years, and the interviewed group comprised six men and five women. Nine of the eleven interviewees had grown up in the countryside or in villages. All but two were ethnic Swedes. The time that had passed since leaving the movement ranged from quite recently to 20 years ago. The results revealed three strategies; Standing up for Your Beliefs, Escaping, and Living in Two Worlds. The first two strategies are based on a One-World View, and the third strategy, Living in Two Worlds, implies a Two-World View, accepting to a certain extent both the Jehovah’s Witnesses outlook as well as that of ordinary society. The strategy Standing up for Your Beliefs can be described as straightforward, outspoken, and bold; the youngsters did not show any doubts about their belief. The second subgroup showed an unshakeable faith, but suffered psychological stress since their intentions to live according to their belief led to insecurity in terms of how to behave, and also left them quite isolated. These people reported more absence from school. The youngsters using the strategy Living in Two Worlds appeared to possess the ability to sympathize with both world views, and were more adaptable in different situations.

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Robotic lower extremity exoskeleton use in a non-ambulatory child with cerebral palsy: a case study

Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology ◽

10.1080/17483107.2021.1878296 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Christa M. Diot ◽

Robyn L. Thomas ◽

Liliane Raess ◽

James G. Wrightson ◽

Elizabeth G. Condliffe

Keyword(s):

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Lower Extremity

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Traumatic Digital Amputations of the Foot Inflicted by Pet Cat upon Individual with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association ◽

10.7547/1030441 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 103 (5) ◽

pp. 441-444 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

William Hoffman ◽

Kenneth Donovan

Keyword(s):

Peripheral Neuropathy ◽

Lower Extremity ◽

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy ◽

Relevant Literature ◽

Pet Ownership ◽

Common Cause ◽

Potential Risks

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common cause of many lower-extremity complications. This case study illustrates the potential perils of pet ownership associated with diabetes and neuropathy. The case describes an incident resulting in traumatic digital amputations inflicted by a patient’s pet feline while she was sleeping. In presenting this case, the potential risks of pet ownership for patients with DPN are discussed along with a review of the relevant literature. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 103(5): 441–444, 2013)

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Case Study of a Rare Incidence of a Leiomyosarcoma Mass Occluding the Distal Femoral Vein

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ◽

10.1177/87564793211044075 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 875647932110440

Author(s):

Tammy Perkins ◽

Kelly McDonald ◽

Douglas Clem

Keyword(s):

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Lower Extremity ◽

Femoral Artery ◽

Femoral Vein ◽

Lower Leg ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Computed Tomographic ◽

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

This is a case study of a 47-year-old Caucasian male whose chief concern was left lower leg swelling for 1 month. A unilateral lower extremity venous duplex examination was performed. The results concluded that the distal femoral vein was occluded to the distal popliteal vein. Incidentally, a hypoechoic region in the distal thigh near the distal femoral artery was noted by the technologist. The patient was placed on anticoagulation and was told to return for further examination if there was no relief. Three months later, the patient continued to experience lower left leg swelling and returned for another sonogram. The hypoechoic region was seen again in the distal thigh and remained occluded. A computed tomographic arterial (CT-A) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were ordered for further investigation of the hypoechoic area. The CT-A and the MRI revealed the presence of a mass in the distal thigh. The mass was biopsied and diagnosed as a leiomyosarcoma, grade 1. The mass caused the compression and occlusion of the distal femoral vein. The mass was removed, along with a portion of the distal femoral artery due to involvement of the artery within the mass. The artery was repaired with a graft.

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