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Does the Application of a Lycra Arm Sleeve Change Shoulder Biomechanics in People With Stroke?—A Preliminary Study
Conclusions The application of Lycra arm sleeves did not significantly reduce the AGT distance but altered scapula mechanics by putting it in a mechanically advantaged position in a small sample of people with chronic stroke. A properly designed definitive trial would be required to confirm the effectiveness of the Lycra sleeve in reducing GHS in people with both acute and chronic stroke. Clinical Relevance Lycra sleeve may have potential to alter biomechanics and influence neuromuscular activity in the arm.
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - February 15, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Gait speed and spasticity are independently associated with estimated failure load in the distal tibia after stroke: an HR-pQCT study
ConclusionThe paretic distal tibia showed more compromised vBMD, cortical area, cortical thickness, and estimated failure load than the non-paretic tibia. Gait speed and spasticity were independently associated with estimated failure load. As treatment programs focusing on these potentially modifiable stroke-related impairments are feasible to administer, future studies are needed to determine the efficacy of such intervention strategies for improving bone strength in individuals with chronic stroke.
Source: Osteoporosis International - October 12, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Weight loss since early adulthood, later life risk of fracture hospitalizations, and bone mineral density: a prospective cohort study of 0.5 million Chinese adults
ConclusionsWeight loss from early adulthood to midlife was associated with a higher risk of hip fracture and lower BMD in later life.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - April 18, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Does the Application of a Lycra Arm Sleeve Change Shoulder Biomechanics in Young Healthy People? A Mechanistic Study
Introduction Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is commonly reported in people with stroke. Lycra sleeves provide a compressive and supportive effect, influencing the neuromuscular activity in the affected body segment. A recent study reported reduction in GHS (acromion-greater tuberosity [AGT] distance) after application of Lycra arm sleeve; however, its mechanism on the shoulder region as a whole is unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate if application of a Lycra sleeve changes the AGT distance, muscle activity around the shoulder region, and scapular position. Methods Healthy participants aged older than 18 ...
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - December 21, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLES Source Type: research

Shear wave elastography potential to characterize spastic muscles in stroke survivors: Literature review
Shear wave ultrasound elastography can provide useful quantitative information on the mechanical properties of the spastic muscles in post-stroke patients. Nevertheless, new studies using common terminology and parameters are needed to develop reliable methods that could help in assessing treatment efficiency.
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - November 27, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Marie-Claude Lehoux, St éphane Sobczak, Frank Cloutier, Stéphane Charest, Antony Bertrand-Grenier Tags: Review Source Type: research

Unexpected complication of arteriovenous fistula of the left common carotid to internal jugular vein following central venous catheterization.
Abstract Incidence of inadvertent arterial puncture secondary to central venous catheter insertion is not common with an arterial puncture rate of <1%. This is due to the advancements and wide availability of ultrasound to guide its insertion. Formation of arteriovenous fistula after arterial puncture is an unexpected complication. Till date, only five cases (including this case) of acquired arteriovenous fistula formation has been described due to inadvertent common carotid puncture. The present case is a 26-year-old man sustained traumatic brain injuries, chest injuries and multiple bony fractures. During res...
Source: Chinese Journal of Traumatology - October 20, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Henry TCL, Huei TJ, Yuzaidi M, Safri LS, Krishna K, Rizal IA, Mohamad Azim MI, Harunarashid H Tags: Chin J Traumatol Source Type: research

The Effects of Lycra Arm Sleeve on Glenohumeral Subluxation in Poststroke Hemiplegia—A Preliminary Study
Conclusions Trends toward reduction in mean AGT distance suggest Lycra arm sleeves may be beneficial in glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) management. Further research is required to establish their effectiveness in acute and chronic settings using a well-designed fully powered randomized controlled trial.
Source: JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics - December 18, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: TECHNICAL NOTES Source Type: research

Atypical calcific tendinitis involving the long biceps tendon: A rare cause of hemiplegic shoulder pain.
CONCLUSION: This is the first report on atypical calcific tendinitis involving the LBT causing hemiplegic shoulder pain after a stroke. PMID: 30507560 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - December 7, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil Source Type: research

Quantifying Changes In Material Properties Of Stroke-Impaired Muscle
Material properties of muscles are clinically important parameters for evaluating altered muscle function. Stroke survivors display motor impairments almost immediately after the vascular event, and then gradually develop altered muscle properties. Little is known about the magnitude of these changes in muscle material properties, specifically stiffness. Previous measures of stiffness are limited to estimates of joint stiffness or groups of muscles. Thus, our aim was to determine changes in passive muscle stiffness and composition by measuring: 1) shear wave speed using shear wave ultrasound elastography and 2) echo intens...
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - January 21, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Sabrina S.M. Lee, Sam Spear, William Z. Rymer Source Type: research

Subluxation of the shoulder joint in stroke patients and the influence of selected factors on the incidence of instability.
Conclusions: 1. The clinical symptoms of stroke are the cause of subluxation in the shoulder joint. 2. Subluxation occurs more frequently in patients with a known presence of fluid in the subhumeral and subdeltoidbursae and in patients with reduced functional capacity. 3. The reduction of subluxation and bursal fluid was influenced by the exercise program and improved functional capacity. PMID: 23898003 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Ortopedia, Traumatologia, Rehabilitacja - June 28, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Pop T Tags: Ortop Traumatol Rehabil Source Type: research