Please use the link below to see the most recent Rehab and Allied Health (RAH) Research Day:
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-dhs/ah/researchday.cfm.

ECU PM&R Department Recent Research, Reviews & Case Reports (2000-2006)

Presentations at regional or national meetings:

Amy Reid, MD; Kathia Baucage, MD; Peter Gemelli, MD; Clinton Faulk, MD; James Wells, MD MPH. Dashboard knee – a motor vehicle crash (MVC) related injury complicated by Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) – problems in treatment and rehabilitation: A Case Report. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2006. Honolulu, HI

Peter Gemelli, MD; Clinton Faulk, MD;James Wells, MD MPH. Colchicine Induced Toxic Myopathy: A Case Report. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2006.Honolulu, HI

Anand Joshi, MD; David Epperson, MD; Raymund Millan, MD; James Wells, MD MPH. Anterior spinal artery syndrome (ASAS) with paraplegia in older Americans; an increasingly common disorder with ramifications for the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) care system and providers: A Case Report. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2006. Honolulu, HI

Laura Bergs CNP; Juan Martinez-Moreno, MD; Daniel Moore, MD; Thurman Whitted, MD; James Wells, MD MPH. The Utility (Added Value) of the Addition of a Nurse Practitioner To a Rehabilitation Pain Management Clinic. A Program Description. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2006. Honolulu, HI

Paul Thananopavarn, MD; Ann Nuñez, MD; Erwin Manalo, MD; Thurman Whitted, MD; James Wells, MD MPH.Healthcare system barriers to the rehabilitation of a morbidly obese, medically complex, deconditioned patient. A Case Report. Association of Academic Physiatrists, Daytona Beach, FL March 2006.

Mark Harris, MD MPH; Anand Joshi, MD; Raymund Millan, MD; Thurman Whitted, MD; James Wells, MD MPH; Rehabilitation management of the deconditioned morbidly obese, post-polio patient with Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP); problems and strategies. A case report. Association of Academic Physiatrists, Daytona Beach, FL March 2006.

Marioara Bodea, MD; Monica Carrion-Jones, MD; Daniel Moore, MD; Medical Emergency in Spinal Cord Injury Unit,A Diagnosis We Do Not Think About.A case report. Association of Academic Physiatrists, Daytona Beach, FL March 2006.

Scott S. Morioka MD, Derek Watson, MD, Andrea Spinks PT, Jennifer Russell OT, Thurman Whitted MD; Rehabilitation of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome. A Case Report. Association of Academic Physiatrists, Daytona Beach, FL March 2006.

Kathia S Baucage, MD; Clinton E Faulk, MD; James D Wells, MD MPH; An unusual presentation of C-5 radiculopathy manifested by pneumonia and a paretic hemidiaphragm. A Case Report. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2005.

Juan C. Martinez-Moreno, MD; Daniel P. Moore, MD; James D. Wells, MD MPH; Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome and Spinal Cord Injury, Rare and Catastrophic Complications of Scoliosis Surgery: A Case Report. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2005.

Clinton Faulk, MD; Scott Morioka, MD; Daniel Moore, MD; James Wells, MD MPH; Acute Medical Illnesses Necessitating Transfer from Acute Rehabilitation Facilities to an Acute Care Hospital: Its Effect on Rehabilitation Length of Stay and Functional Independence. A Research Abstract. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2005.

Scott S. Morioka MD, Anand Joshi MD, James Wells MD MPH, Erwin Manalo MD; Analysis of Stroke Evaluation on Outside Admissions to Rehabilitation. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2005.

Scott S. Morioka MD; Albert V. Retodo MD; Hemal V. Mehta MD; James D. Wells MD, MPH; Electrodiagnosis of Critical Illness Associated Polyneuropathy and Myopathy in a Polytrauma Patient – Pitfalls and Complications in the Diagnosis of These Co-existing Entities. A Case Report. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2005.

Marioara Bodea, MD; David Epperson, MD; Daniel Moore, MD; An Unusual Etiology For A Floppy Infant. A Case Report. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,2005.

Mark Harris, MD MPH; Raymund Millan, MD; Thurman Whitted, MD; James Wells, MD MPH; Ankylosing spondylitis, a seronegative spondyloarthropathy as a predisposing factor for spinal cord injury and the effect of ankylosing spondylitis on the rehabilitation process and outcome from spinal cord injury. A case report. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,2005.

Monica Carrion–Jones MD, T. Dillingham MD, S. Mukkamala MD, W. Waring MD, K. White MD, A. Burns MD; Neuromuscular findings in persons with complete spinal cord injury. A Research Abstract. American Academy of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, 2005.

Monica Carrion–Jones MD, J. J. Wertsch MD; Trends in the use of stainless steel versus disposable self-adhesive electrodes. A Research Abstract. American Academy of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, 2005.

Clinton Faulk, MD; Scott Morioka, MD; James Wells, MD MPH. Acute medical illnesses necessitating transfer from acute rehabilitation facilities to an acute care hospital: its effect on rehabilitation length of stay and functional independence. A research abstract.Lecture presentation. Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2005.

Scott Morioka MD; Albert Retodo MD; Hemal Mehta MD; James Wells MD, MPH. Electrodiagnosis of Critical Illness Associated Polyneuropathy and Myopathy in a polytrauma patient – pitfalls and complications in the diagnosis of these co-existing entities. Case Report. Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2005.

Clinton Faulk, MD; Kathia Baucage, MD; Albert Retodo, MD; James Wells, MD MPH. Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow in a third baseman with medial elbow instability diagnosed by Short Segment Incremental Study (SSIS) technique: a case report. Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2005.

Albert V. Retodo, MD; Paul Thananopavarn, MD, Raymund Millan, MD; James Wells, MD MPH. Diffuse motor neuronopathy: An unusual presentation in quadriparesis due to cervical herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP). Case Report Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2005.

Mark Harris, MD MPH; Erwin Manalo, MD; James Wells, MD MPH; Clinton Faulk, MD. Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NFD), a newly described condition. Challenges in the rehabilitation of this condition; case report. Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2005.

Erin Watson MD, Scott Morioka MD, Jacinta McElligott MD; James Wells MD, MPH. The Influence of Critical Illness Polyneuropathy & Myopathy on Rehabilitation Outcome and Length of Stay of the Brain Injured Patient; A Case Report. Lecture presentation. Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2005.

Monica Carrion-Jones MD, Diana Turner MD, Rick Pellant MD, A. Jack Kabazie MD. Thinking outside the joint: complex regional pain syndrome of the knee; a case report. Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2005.

Monica Carrion-Jones MD, Jacqueline Wertsch MD, Jennifer Kennedy MD. Digital nerve injury beyond the ring electrode; a case report. Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2005.

Edward Balbas, MD, James Wells, MD MPH. Severe extensive heterotopic ossification associated with inferior vena cava filter calcification and myositis ossificans. A case report. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2004.

Edward Balbas, MD, Scott Morioka, MD, Raymundo Millan, MD An unusual presentation of bilateral femoral nerve diabetic amyotrophy: A case report. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2004.

Clint Faulk, MD , Jacinta McElligott, MD; James Wells, MD MPH. Controversy regarding prophylaxis against late-onset seizures in a penetrating brain injury patient resulting from a gunshot wound: Case Report. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2004.

Clint Faulk, MD, Billy Smith, MD; James Wells, MD MPH. Shoulder injury: An occupational hazard related to pig farrowing. A case report. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2004.

Clint Faulk, MD; Daniel Moore, MD. Successful outcome of a pediatric patient with Eastern Equine Encephalitis, despite a high morbidity and mortality rate associated with the disease; a case report. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2004.

Clint Faulk, MD; Albert Retodo, MD; James Wells, MD MPH. Brachial plexopathy secondary to multiple shoulder girdle traumas associated with hemorrhage and traction injury: an EMG case report with MRI correlation. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2004.

Balbas E, Retodo A, Sugg P, Moore D. Rehabilitation of the Blind Amputee: A challenging experience., Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2004.

Mehta H, Simons C, Balbas E, McElligott J. Obstructing Subglottic Granuloma Complicating Physical Rehabilitation in a Brain Injury Patient. A Case Report, Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2004.

Retodo A, Balbas E, Faulk C, Moore D. Anoxic Brain Injury from Aspiration Pneumonia caused by Colyte solution following EGD/Colonoscopy. A case report Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2004.

Udwadia J, Mehta H, Blankenship L, Smith BR. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in a Patient with Generalized Ligamentous Laxity: A Case Report. Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2004.

Smith BR, Mehta H, Udwadia J, Millan R, Alsentzer U. Above knee amputation versus below knee amputation in a paraplegic patient with right foot ischemia and a previous left hip disarticulation. Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2004.

Mehta H, Smith BR, Millan R, Udwadia J. cute Abdomen a Tetraplegic Patient Presenting with Mental Status Changes. Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2004.

Kim CT, Bryant PR. Sleep disturbance in fibromyalgia. 2001.

McElligott, JM, Balbas, A, Lacanienta, L.Comparison of Functional Gains With and Without Post Hypoxic Myoclonus in an Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Program. 2001.

Balbas A, Plucinski T, Alsentzer U. The development of bilateral symmetric heterotopic ossification in an individual with pericardiotomy syndrome. A case report. 2001

McElligott J, Learner Centered Learning and Interdisciplinary Evidence Based Practice: Faculty Summer Institute, Center for Rehabilitation Effectiveness, Boston University, June 2001.

Wells J. Estimating Seat Belt Effectiveness Using Matched Pair Methods. Prevention 2001.

Begovich JE, Bryant PR, Webster JB. Rehabilitation Management of Inclusion Body Myositis, a Case Report..2000.

Watrip, S; Bell, DR; Hussey JD; Webster JO; Lakshimnarayan S. Persistence of Sleep Apnea in Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Follow-up Study. 2000.

J. Begovich, P. Bryant, J. Webster, T. Plucinski. Rehabilitation Management of inclusion body myositis: A case report. 2000.

Kim CT, Webster J, Bryant PR. Traumatic spinal accessory and recurrent laryngeal nerve injury 2000.

Webster, JB; Begovich J. Single-Subject Research Designs and Their Utility in Prosthetics and Orthotics Research. 2000.

Kim, CT; Webster, JB. Technical Considerations in Electrodiagnostic Evaluation of Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Case Study 2000.

Millan, Raymundo. A Comparison of Sildenafil Citrate (Viagra), Transurethral PGE1 (MUSE) and Combination of Both Drugs for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction in Spinal Cord Injured Patients 2000.

Webster, JB; Moore, DP; Parker, JC. Research Activity and Perspectives in Individuals Completing a Research Enrichment Program for Physiatrists. 2000.

Anschuetz D, Alsentzer U, Brainstem Strokes in Quadriplegics, American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2000.

Powell C, McElligott J, Ward D, Recurrent Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage-Diagnosis and Management, American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2000.

Nicholas T, McElligott J, Jendrasiak G, Moore DP, MRI Spectroscopy Application in Predicting Outcomes in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury, American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2000.

Crowl G, Roberts SD, Hutchison HT; Measures to monitor functional improvement in chiuldren across the care continuum. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2000.

Crowl G, Roberts SD, Hutchison HT; FRESNO caregiver competency measure. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2000.

Publications:

1. Kim CT, Webster J, Bryant PR. Traumatic spinal accessory and recurrent laryngeal nerve injury. Abstract in Am J Phys Med Rehab, 2000: 79;2, 218.

2. A Balbas, T. Plucinski, U. Alsentzer. A case report on the development of bilateral symmetric heterotopic ossification in an individual with pericardiotomy syndrome. (abstract). Am J Phy Med Rehabil 2001.

3. Kim CT, Webster J, Bryant PR. Traumatic spinal accessory and recurrent laryngeal nerve injury. Abstract in Am J Phys Med Rehab, 2000: 79; 2, 218.

4. Kim CT, Bryant PR. Complex regional pain syndrome (type I) following electrical injury: a case report of treatment with continuous epidural block. Archives of Phys Med and Rehabil, Vol 82, No 7, 2001.

5. Sports and Recreation for Persons with Limb Deficiency. A Focused Review. Webster JB; Levy LE, Bryant PR, Prusakowski PE. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2001.

6. Prosthetics Components Prescriptions and Indications Levy LE; Bryant PR; Webster JB. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2001.

7. Bryant PR, Geetha P. Acquired Limb Deficiencies. 1. Acquired limb deficiencies in children and adults. Archives of Phys Med and Rehabil, March 2001, Volume 82, No. 3 Suppl 1:S3-S8.

8. Bryant PR, Geetha P. Acquired Limb Deficiencies. 4. Troubleshooting. Archives of Phys Med and Rehabil, March 2001, Vol 82, No. 3, Suppl1:25-30.

9. Primary Care for Children with Brain Injury. Joshua Alexander, MD; Daniel Moore, MD. North Carolina Medical Journal Volume 62. November/December 2001. Page 344.

10. Webster JB, Levy CE, Bryant PR. Focused Review: sports and recreation for persons with limb deficiency. Archives of Phys Med and Rehabil, March 2001, Vol 82, No.3, Suppl 1:S38-44.

11. Webster JB, Bell KR, Hussey JD, Natale RK, Ladshminarayan S. Sleep Apnea in Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Preliminary Investigation. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2001; 82:316-21.

12. Huang ME, Levy LE, Webster JB. Acquired Limb Limb Deficiencies: Prosthetic Components, Prescriptions, and Indications. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2001; 82 Suppl 1:S17-24.

13. Webster JB, Levy LE, Bryant PR, Prusakoski PE. Sports and Recreation for Persons with Limb Deficiency. A Focused Review.Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2001; 82 Suppl 1:S38-44.

14. Estrada C, McElligott J, Dolezal J, Cunningham P. Asymptomatic Patients at High Risk for Deep Venous Thrombosis Who Receive Inadequate Prophylaxis Should be Screened. Southern Medical Journal, Vol. 92, No 12, December 1999, p. 1145-1150.

15. Cardenas D, Haselkorn J, McElligott J, Gantz S. A Bibliography of Cost-Effectiveness Practices in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: AAPM&R White Paper. Arch Phys. Med Rehabil Vol 82, May 2001.

16. Toschlog E, McElligott J, Rotondo M, Shenarts P, Bard M, Goettler C, Swanson G. The Relationship of Injury Severity Score and Glasgow Coma Score to Rehabilitative Potential in Patients Suffering Traumatic Brain Injury. American Surgeon. Accepted for publication. March 2003.

17. McElligott J, Greenwald B, Watanabe TK. Congenital and Acquired Brain Injury. 4. New Frontiers: Neuroimaging, Neuroprotective agents, Cognitive-Enhancing Agents, New Technology and Complementary Medicine. Arch Phys Med Rehabil Vol 84, Suppl 1, March 2003.

18. Miller J, Burnett D, McElligott J. Congenital and Acquired Brain Injury. 3. Rehabilitation Interventions: Cognitive Behavioral and Community Reentry. Arch Phys Med Rehabil Vol 84, Suppl 1, March 2003.

19. Watanabe TK, Miller J, McElligott J. Congenital and Acquired Brain Injury. 5. outcomes After Acquired Brain Injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil Vol 84, Suppl 1, March 2003.

20. Moore DP, Kowalske KJ. Neuromuscular Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnosis, 5. Myopathy,. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Vol. 81. Pages S-32 to 35. March 2000.

21. Moore DP, Perkin R. Recognition and Management of Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Problems. in “Pediatric Hospital Medicine” edited by Ronald M. Perkin, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (February 2003).

22. Moore DP, Perkin R. Cerebral Palsy in “Pediatric Hospital Medicine” edited by Ronald Perkin, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (February 2003).

23. Alexander J, Moore DP. Primary Care for Children with Brain Injury. North Carolina Medical Journal Volume 62. November/December 2001. Page 344.

24. Moore DP, Kowalske KJ. Neuromuscular Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnosis, 5. Myopathy, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Vol. 81. Pages S-32 to 35. March 2000.

25. Webster JB, Bell KR, Hussey JD, Natale RK, Ladshminarayan S. Sleep Apnea in Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Preliminary Investigation Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2001: 82.

26. Jordan N, Dydek G, Hoge C, Wells J, et al; Mental health impact of 9/11 Pentagon attack: validation of a rapid assessment tool; accepted for publication, American Journal of Preventive Medicine MAY 2004.

27. Cummings P, Rivara F, Wells J; Estimating Seat Belt Effectiveness Using Matched Pair Methods, Accident Analysis and Prevention; Accident Analysis and Prevention 35 (2003) 131–141.

28. Hyams KC. Barrett DH. Duque D. Engel CC Jr. Friedl K. Gray G. Hogan B. Kaforski G. Murphy F. North R. Riddle J. Ryan MA. Trump DH. Wells J. The Recruit assessment Program: a program to collect comprehensive baseline health data from U.S. military personnel. Military Medicine. 167(1):44-7, 2002 Jan.

29. Knapik JJ, Bullock S, Canada S, Toney E, Wells JD, Hoedebecke E, Jones BH; Influence of an injury reduction program on injury and fitness among soldiers; Injury Prevention 10 (2004); 37-42.

30. Joshi AB, Parrish RK,Feuer WF; 2002 Survey of the American Glaucoma Society Practice Preferences for Glaucoma Surgery and Antifibrotic Use; J Glaucoma 14, Number 2, April 2005.

31. Morioka SS, Retodo AV, Mehta HV, Wells JD; Electrodiagnosis of Critical Illness Associated Polyneuropathy and Myopathy in a polytrauma patient – pitfalls and complications in the diagnosis of these co-existing entities. A case report. Abstract in American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 84(3):215-216, March 2005.

32. Faulk C, Morioka SS, Wells JD; Acute Medical Illnesses necessitating transfer from acute rehabilitation facilities to an acute care hospital: effect on rehabilitation length of stay and functional independence. Abstract in American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 84(3):202-203, March 2005.

33. Faulk C, Baucage K, Retodo A, Wells JD; Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow in a third baseman with medial elbow instability diagnosed by Short Segment Incremental Study (SSIS) technique: A Case Report. Abstract in American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 84(3):222-223, March 2005.

34. Retodo AV, Thananopavarn P, Millan R, Wells JD; Diffuse motor neuronopathy: An unusual presentation in quadriparesis due to cervical herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP). A case report. Abstract in American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 84(3):212-213, March 2005.

35. Harris MJ, Manalo E, Wells JD, Faulk C; Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NFD), a newly described condition. Challenges in the rehabilitation of this condition. A case report. Abstract in American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 84(3):213, March 2005.

36. Watson E, Morioka S, Wells JD, McElligott J; The Influence of Critical Illness Polyneuropathy & Myopathy on Rehabilitation Outcome and Length of Stay of the Brain Injured Patient; A Case Report. Abstract in American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 84(3):204-205, March 2005.

Our current and past residents and staff have worked hard over the last several years to stimulate discussion and advance knowledge within and outside the specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. We look forward to collaborating with those who come to our residency in the future, as well as external collaborators, including fellow physicians and other professionals.

Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our department at 252-847-7907 or rehab@mail.ecu.edu.