Ultrasound guided compressibility of the lower leg anterior tibial muscle compartment: a feasibility study
CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that ultrasound-guided techniques can feasibly determine the compressibility ratio of the anterior tibial muscle compartment, providing valuable insights for standardized protocols in future studies on suspected cases of chronic exertional compartment syndrome.PMID:38600863 | DOI:10.1080/00913847.2024.2340421 (Source: The Physician and Sportsmedicine Online)
Source: The Physician and Sportsmedicine Online - April 11, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Kay van Heeswijk Loes Janssen Margot Helena Heijmans Marc Reinoud Maria Scheltinga Source Type: research
Stress fracture of the first rib in a hockey goalie
We describe an ice hockey goalie with acute-on-chronic thoracic back pain who was found to have a first rib stress fracture, which to our knowledge is the first reported in this sport. We hypothesize that biomechanical stress from new stick positioning contributed to the injury. Our patient recovered symptomatically with conservative treatment; however, imaging suggested nonunion of the fracture site and possible pseudoarthrosis.PMID:38602037 | DOI:10.23736/S0022-4707.24.15810-0 (Source: Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness)
Source: Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness - April 11, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Emily R Cross Eva S Seligman Gianmichel D Corrado Source Type: research
Evolving role of viadisc for chronic low back and discogenic pain: a narrative review
Expert Opin Emerg Drugs. 2024 Apr 11. doi: 10.1080/14728214.2024.2339912. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Chronic lower back pain is a leading cause of disability and healthcare spending worldwide. Discogenic pain, pain originating from the intervertebral disk, is a common etiology of chronic lower back pain. Currently, accepted treatments for chronic discogenic pain focus only on the management of symptoms, such as pain. There are no approved treatments that stop or reverse degenerating intervertebral discs. Biologic therapies promoting disc regeneration have been developed to expand treatment options. VIADISC...
Source: Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs - April 11, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Jack K Tolson Robert L Menuet Gianni H Ly Benjamin A Chanes Elizabeth A Bryan Saurabh Kataria Julian Kim Shahab Ahmadzadeh Sahar Shekoohi Alan D Kaye Source Type: research
The effect of COVID-19 on pain control in patients with a neurostimulator in situ- a retrospective study
ConclusionsInfection with SARS-CoV-2, in a significant proportion of patients with an SCS in situ, causes at least a transient deterioration in pain control. Further prospective multicentre studies are indicated to establish the prevalence of this phenomenon. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - April 11, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Modelled cost-effectiveness analysis of the Support and Treatment After Replacement (STAR) care pathway for chronic pain after total knee replacement compared with usual care
The aim of the study was to estimate the long-term cost-effectiveness of the Support and Treatment After Replacement (STAR) care pathway for chronic pain after total knee replacement compared with usual postop... (Source: Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation)
Source: Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation - April 11, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: Sophie Cole, Sian Noble, Rachael Gooberman-Hill and Rafael Pinedo-Villanueva Tags: Research Source Type: research
Impact of Shared Decision-Making on Opioid Prescribing Among Patients with Chronic Pain: A Retrospective Cohort Study
This study measured whether SDM affects opioid prescribing frequency for chronic low back pain. A retrospective cohort study involving 1478 participants was conducted within a national pain research registry. The patient participation and patient orientation (PPPO) scale of the Communication Behavior Questionnaire was used to measure SDM, including classification of greater SDM (PPPO scale score ≥80) or lesser SDM (PPPO scale score (Source: The Journal of Pain)
Source: The Journal of Pain - April 11, 2024 Category: Materials Science Authors: John C. Licciardone, Braden Van Alfen, Michaela N. Digilio, Rylan Fowers, Bassam Ballout, Yasser Bibi, Subhash Aryal Source Type: research
Peer victimization, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and chronic pain: A longitudinal examination
Chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSS) co-occur at high rates in youth and are linked to worse pain outcomes and quality of life. While peer victimization has been posited as a mechanism underlying the PTSS-pain relationship in youth, empirical evidence suggests that it may exacerbate both PTSS and pain. The present study aimed to longitudinally examine PTSS as a mediator in the relationship between peer victimization at baseline and pain-related outcomes at 3 months in youth with chronic pain. (Source: The Journal of Pain)
Source: The Journal of Pain - April 11, 2024 Category: Materials Science Authors: C. Nania, S.E. Noyek, S. Soltani, J. Katz, J. Fales, K.A. Birnie, S.L. Orr, C.A. McMorris, M. Noel Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research
Radiocarpal Osteochondral Allografts for Wrist Pain Postproximal Row Carpectomy
We present an additional alternative to TWA, by resurfacing the radiocarpal joint affected by chondromalacia after a PRC. This option offers another treatment modality for recurrent wrist pain while still preserving some element of range of motion. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: Journal of Wrist Surgery)
Source: Journal of Wrist Surgery - April 11, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Bagdady, Kazimir R. Slovacek, Cedar Firouzbakht, Peter K. Mailey, Brian A. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
The effect of COVID-19 on pain control in patients with a neurostimulator in situ- a retrospective study
ConclusionsInfection with SARS-CoV-2, in a significant proportion of patients with an SCS in situ, causes at least a transient deterioration in pain control. Further prospective multicentre studies are indicated to establish the prevalence of this phenomenon. (Source: Acta Neurochirurgica)
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - April 11, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Assessment of the prevalence and associated factors of lower back pain (LBP) among three different professionals in Bangladesh: Findings from a face-to-face survey
Conclusion
The study underscores occupational differences in LBP prevalence, emphasising the necessity for tailored interventions and occupational health policies. Identifying specific risk factors and management practices in these professions can aid in developing effective prevention strategies and enhancing healthcare services. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - April 11, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Nasim, A. S. M., Siddique, A. B., Devnath, N., Zeba, Z. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research
Symptomatic corpus luteum hemorrhage in adolescent females with ITP
Conclusion: CLH could potentially pose a significant complication in the context of adolescent females with ITP, requiring a strong index of suspicion to direct expedient therapy.What is Known:• Immune thrombocytopenia is typically associated with minor bleeding tendency.• Corpus luteum hemorrhage is generally asymptomatic; however, in women with bleeding disorders, it has the potential to result in substantial intra-abdominal bleeding.What is New:• Corpus luteum hemorrhage leading to intra-abdominal bleeding is a potential severe complication of immune thrombocytopenia in adolescent females. (Source: European Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - April 11, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
The Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire: cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity of the Italian version in people with chronic low back pain
There is evidence to suggest that assessing back-specific altered self-perception may be useful when seeking to understand and manage low back pain (LBP). The Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire (FreBAQ) is... (Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders)
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - April 11, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Marco Monticone, Carolina Maurandi, Elisa Porcu, Federico Arippa, Benedict M. Wand and Giorgio Corona Tags: Research Source Type: research
Can rheumatologists unequivocally diagnose axial spondyloarthritis in patients with chronic back pain of less than 2 years duration? Primary outcome of the 2-year SPondyloArthritis Caught Early (SPACE) cohort
Conclusion
A diagnosis of d-axSpA can be reliably made in nearly one-third of patients with CBP referred to the rheumatologist, but diagnostic uncertainty may persist in 5%–30% after 2y. Repeated assessments yield is modest, but repeating MRI may be worthwhile in male HLA-B27+ patients. (Source: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases)
Source: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases - April 11, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Marques, M. L., Ramiro, S., van Lunteren, M., Stal, R. A., Landewe, R. B., van de Sande, M., Fagerli, K. M., Berg, I. J., van Oosterhout, M., Exarchou, S., Ramonda, R., van der Heijde, D., van Gaalen, F. A. Tags: ARD, Spondyloarthritis Source Type: research
Cancers, Vol. 16, Pages 1458: Predictors for Success and Failure in Transoral Robotic Surgery & mdash;A Retrospective Study in the North of the Netherlands
This study provides valuable insights into the outcomes and predictors of success and failure in TORS procedures across various conditions and may also help in patient selection and counseling. (Source: Cancers)
Source: Cancers - April 11, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Alexandra G. L. Toppenberg Thomas S. Nijboer Wisse G. W. J. van der Laan Jan Wedman Leonora Q. Schwandt Robert E. Plaat Max J. H. Witjes Inge Wegner Gyorgy B. Halmos Tags: Article Source Type: research
Improved Patient Outcomes with Electrocauterization Following Wedge Resection and Curettage for Ingrown Toenails: A Prospective Comparative Study
Conclusion Wedge excision and curettage, followed by electrocauterization of the ingrown toenail is a safe treatment modality with a high success rate, that is evident by a lower recurrence rate, and greater patient satisfaction, with no effect on postoperative pain score or recovery time.PMID:38596153 | PMC:PMC11001453 | DOI:10.1055/s-0043-1777280 (Source: Archives of Plastic Surgery)
Source: Archives of Plastic Surgery - April 10, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Marzouq Amarin Raed Al-Taher Khaled Daradka Amal Ibraheem Abd Al Qader Abu Harb Rawan Abd AlMohsen Mohammad Habashneh Nadwa Basem Bustami Yazan Hijazein Hiba Hadadin Sondos Wa'el Sa'dat Al-Najjar Source Type: research
