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I had been diagnosed years ago with Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome [ KLS - a rare congenital neuromusculoskeletal malformation manifesting with port-wine stains - birthmarks - of cutaneous capillary malformations and extremity hypertrophy with spinal myelopathy and paraparesis / plegia as well as ill-defined peripheral neuropathic symptoms and signs]. In the recent past, this had led to more progressive pain and burning in my legs, weaker hips and back with exaggerated pain and my dependency on a wheelchair.

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Approach

The approach at Massumi Associates is based on a multi-disciplinary concept of care; Chronic illness ( neuromusculoskeletal and with weakness, sensory loss and chronic pain as manifestations) is debilitating; At Massumi Associates, we:

  • Accurately diagnose the condition of the patient.
  • Recommend the best treatment plan for optimal recovery and provide a large component of these services under one roof.
  • Return patients to their highest level of independent mobility and activities of daily living ( ADLs), thereby improving the individual's quality of life and their chances of return to gainful employment and lifelong success.














Current as of September 7, 2010

September 7, 2010 - As a black child in the early 19th century, Sarah Parker Remond suffered prejudice in the public schools in Salem, Massachusetts, so much of her education came at home.
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