Mr. Jones had been feeling under the weather for several days when he had a conversation with his loving wife. His spouse had noticed some unusual changes in his health, which she brought to his attention. As the days passed, … Continue reading →

Mrs. Lee M. was admitted to Mount Sinai West on April 10, 2020, for shortness of breath, and a fall in her apartment. Lee reported to Mount Sinai West medical staff that she fell twice in her apartment. The first … Continue reading →

Following bilateral weakness and swelling, and a fall in October 2019, Ms. Vines was admitted to Mt. Sinai St. Lukes on January 8, 2020, where she stayed for four months using a wheelchair to allow her body to heal. She … Continue reading →

Ms. Tanaka is a perfect example of the American dream, having immigrated from Japan in hopes of pursuing a career in the fashion industry. Life in the United States was in her words, “fulfilling.” After graduating from a professional school … Continue reading →

Arthur, a retired high school math teacher, was admitted to Mount Sinai West on January 10, 2020 for a fall in his kitchen. Following surgery to repair his left femur, his doctor recommended rehabilitation at a skilled nursing and rehabilitation … Continue reading →

Mr. Moses was admitted to New York-Presbyterian for elective surgery on his spine. He injured his spine during his military career. As he recalls during a combat operation, the enemy fired an artillery shell at his position. It was nearly … Continue reading →

Ms. Gigi was admitted to Mount Sinai Medical Center on 12.3.2019 for surgical removal of a cancerous appendix. Prior to hospitalization, Ms.Gigi was very independent in the community, enjoying going to movies, and being with her friends. Cancer treatment and … Continue reading →

Mr. Richard was admitted to Mount Sinai Hospital on October 16, 2019, for Cardiothoracic Surgery due to severe mitral regurgitation. His recent medical history involved chemotherapy, currently in remission. He was a resident at the Riverside Rehabilitation for close to … Continue reading →

Mrs. Frenchie was admitted to Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center on September 15, 2019, as a result of a fall in a movie theater. According to the patient, she attended the premiere of a major movie and was eagerly waiting for … Continue reading →

Mr. Sanders was admitted to The Riverside on October 23, 2017. As stated in the previous case study, he was admitted for right transmetatarsal amputation from Mount Sinai West Medical Center. Poor circulation in the right to lead to further … Continue reading →