Mikhail Ivanovich Volokitin

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• MD, DO.
• Professor (Associate) at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Objective To compare the efficacy of platelet‐rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid (HA) against corticosteroid injections in adult patients with adhesive capsulitis (AC), in impacting pain relief and range of motion (ROM). Literature Survey A systematic review was conducted between January and February 2024 through PubMed and Google Scholar using...

Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) during and after pregnancy can present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. In our case, a 31-year-old Asian American woman developed PGP and lower back pain that was not relieved 3 months' postpartum. She was treated with over-the-counter analgesics and physical therapy for 12 weeks with minimal and temporary improvement...

Sugammadex, a novel agent for reversing neuromuscular blockade, has become the preferred method for reversal over the combination of neostigmine and glycopyrrolate due to its lower risk of adverse effects and high efficacy in reversing paralytic agents. Its primary theorized adverse effect is its ability to bind to steroids, which may compromise th...

Context Medical students report high levels of perceived stress and burnout, especially during the preclinical years. The combination of physical stressors from poor posture, poor sleep quality, and mental stressors from the rigorous curriculum stimulates the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) to secrete cortisol. Previous studies have shown that per...

Context 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. Common structural and function dysfunctions include but are not limited to patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), Ach...

Chronic foot drop can present a diagnostic challenge, often leading to extensive medical evaluations without definitive resolution. We report a case of a 42-year-old female with an elusive cause of foot drop, a complex and engaging case that required extensive medical evaluations. The patient’s complex medical history includes kidney infections, mi...

Osteopathic medical students face an exceptional stress-inducing 4-year period of their lives while in medical school. Students who might have an interest in entering marriage during medical school may hesitate to commit, perceiving marriage as a possible additional stressor to the already complex and vast medical curriculum. This investigation aim...

Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS, also known as celiac artery compression syndrome, celiac axis syndrome, celiac trunk compression syndrome, Dunbar syndrome, or Harjola-Marable syndrome) is a rare condition characterized by abdominal pain attributed to the compression of the celiac artery and celiac ganglia by the median arcuate ligament. Pai...

Pectus excavatum (PE) is a congenital defect that presents with an anterior depression of the chest wall, which can impact cardiopulmonary function. A 25-year-old hypermobile male presented with a history of PE and chronic dyspnea on exertion, chronic cough, and intermittent chest wall pain. This study explores osteopathic manipulative treatment (O...

Crohn’s disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that chronically damages the lining of the digestive tract. The symptoms of Crohn’s disease can vary secondary to its severity, ranging from asymptomatic patients to those suffering from constant abdominal pain, diarrhea, blood loss, and fatigue. Patients with Crohn’s disease endure a de...

Hiatal hernia is a condition where components of the abdominal cavity, most often a part of the stomach, penetrate through the diaphragm and into the chest cavity. The symptoms of hiatal hernias may differ secondary to their type and severity. The two main types of hiatal hernias are sliding and paraesophageal. Sliding hernias, which are more commo...

Background According to the decennial Osteopathic Survey of Healthcare in America, the osteopathic profession has been steadily gaining recognition in the United States, particularly among the White/Caucasian demographic. This, however, does not take into account immigrant European communities that, while racially classified as White/Caucasian, may...

Herpes zoster (HZ) and herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) are the result of reactivation of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) from a dormant condition. Although HZ symptoms typically subside after a few weeks, HZO and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) can persist at least 90 days after the appearance of the HZ rash. Presently, there is no gold standard for a d...

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge of and barriers to osteopathic medicine in Korean communities in New York City. Design: A cross-sectional study was designed in which a culturally appropriate survey in Korean and English versions was administered anonymously to measure community perceptions and knowledge of osteopathic m...

Tension-type headaches, associated with young age, poor health, sleep disturbances, anxiety, stress, and poor posture, account for 90% of all headaches diagnosed by healthcare professionals. Diagnosis and treatment of the various headache subtypes are often aimed at determining the underlying cause but commonly involve over-the-counter pain medicat...

Bell's palsy (BP) occurs when the facial nerve (CN VII) is swollen, inflamed, or compressed, resulting in facial weakness or paralysis; etiology is unknown. BP patients often succumb to a decreased quality of life due to the inability to make facial expressions, increased sensitivity to auditory stimuli, and dysregulation in tear and saliva product...

Objective The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge of and barriers to osteopathic medicine in Chinese immigrant communities in New York City (NYC). Design A cross-sectional study was designed in which a culturally appropriate survey in Chinese and English versions was administered anonymously to measure immigrant perceptions and knowledge...

INTRODUCTION Hiatal hernia describes superior herniation of abdominal contents through the diaphragm. This type of herniation occurs when the esophageal hiatus weakens and the positively pressurized abdominal cavity forces contents into the negatively pressurized thoracic cavity. Risk factors include conditions that either increase intra-abdominal...

Context: Interest in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) among first- and second-year osteopathic medical students typically declines toward the end of the second year of medical school. An osteopathic philosophy and manipulation enhancement (OPME) program was implemented for osteopathic medical students to gain additional exposure to OMM at th...