André Broussard, D.C.

A Systems Approach for Assessing Low Back Pain Care Quality in Veterans Health Administration Chiropractic Visits: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics VOLUME 46, ISSUE 3, P171-181, MARCH 2023 Ryan D. Muller, DC, MS Published: December 22, 2023DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2023.11.002 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to explore a systemwide process for assessing components of low back pain (LBP) care quality in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) chiropractic visits using electronic health […]

Regular Use of Laxatives Linked to Risk for All-Cause Dementia

February 27, 2023 Risk for all-cause, vascular dementia was increased with number of regularly used laxative types THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Regular use of laxatives, especially use of multiple laxative types, is associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in Neurology. Zhirong Yang, […]

Nonopioid pharmacological management of acute low back pain: A level I of evidence systematic review

Alice Baroncini, Nicola Maffulli, Hazim Al-Zyoud, Andreas Bell, Aleksandar Sevic, Filippo Migliorini First published: 22 February 2023 https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.25508 Abstract Acute low back pain (LBP) imposes a significant socioeconomical burden as it is the condition that, worldwide, cause the most disability. Nonetheless, the literature regarding the best pharmacological management of acute LBP is limited, and the […]

Nonopioid pharmacological management of acute low back pain: A level I of evidence systematic review

Journal of Orthopedic Research Alice Baroncini, Nicola Maffulli, Hazim Al-Zyoud, Andreas Bell, Aleksandar Sevic, Filippo Migliorini First published: 22 February 2023 https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.25508 Abstract Acute low back pain (LBP) imposes a significant socioeconomical burden as it is the condition that, worldwide, cause the most disability. Nonetheless, the literature regarding the best pharmacological management of acute LBP […]

Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Displays the Structural and Biochemical Effects of Spinal Manipulative Therapy in Lumbar Discogenic Pain: a case report

SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2596102/v1 Jessica F Billham Abstract INTRODUCTION: We report utility of magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) in identifying the intervertebral disc (IVD) as a pain generator, describe the contemporary pathophysiology underlying biochemical and structural components of discogenic low back pain (DLBP), and exhibit therapeutic responses to spinal manipulation. CLINICAL FEATURES: A 29-year old […]

Cervicogenic visual dysfunction: an understanding of its pathomechanism

Med Pharm Rep. 2023 Jan; 96(1): 16–19. Published online 2023 Jan 25. doi: 10.15386/mpr-2507 PMCID: PMC9924804 PMID: 36818319 Kingsley King Yi Leung Abstract Atypical symptoms of cervical spondylosis include headache, nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, blurred vision, tinnitus, hypomnesia, and palpitations. Successful treatment of these atypical symptoms has been achieved after conservative non-invasive and surgical spinal treatments, […]

Dry needling in the management of tendinopathy: A systematic review of randomized control trials

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies VOLUME 33, P128-135, JANUARY 2023 Shibili Nuhmani Abstract Introduction The objective of the study is to evaluate the best available evidence on the effectiveness of DN in the management of tendinopathy. Methods Seven randomized control trials were selected following an electronic search in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and […]

Association Between Hypercholesterolemia and Neck Pain in a Cross-sectional Population-based Study

Ahorukomeye, Peter BSa,b; Mahajan, Arushi BSb; Du, Jerry Y. MDa; Yu, Charles C. MDc; Bhandutia, Amit K. MDd; Ahn, Nicholas U. MDa,b Spine 48(2):p 137-142, January 15, 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004485 Abstract Study Design. Retrospective cross-sectional analysis. Summary of Background Data. Degenerative changes are a major contributor to chronic neck pain. According to the vascular […]

Manual Therapy and Related Interventions for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine VOL. 28, NO. 12 | Jihang Du, Qiang Yuan, Xiao-Yan Wang, Jun-Hui Qian, Jie An, Qian Dai, Xiang-Yun Yan, Bojun Xu, Jian Luo, and Hao-Zhong Wang Published Online: 7 Dec 2022 https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2022.0542 Abstract Objective: Systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of Manual therapy and related interventions in […]

Iatrogenic Vertebral Fracture During Intramedullary Nailing for Femoral Fracture: A Case Report

JBJS Case Connect. 2022 Nov 3;12(4). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.22.00192. eCollection 2022 Oct 1. Yong-Bum Joo 1, Woo-Yong Lee, Young-Mo Kim, Byung-Kuk Ahn Affiliations expand PMID: 36821000 DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.22.00192 Abstract Case: A 73-year-old woman with advanced ankylosing spondylitis (AS) underwent closed reduction and internal fixation using antegrade intramedullary nailing because of midshaft fracture of her right femur. After […]

Relationship Between Sacroiliac Joint–related Pain and Spinopelvic Mobility

Tonosu, Juichi MD, PhD Spine: September 15, 2022 – Volume 47 – Issue 18 – p E582-E586 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004390 Abstract Study Design. A case-control study. Objective. To evaluate the relationship between sacroiliac joint–related pain (SIJ-RP) and spinopelvic mobility. Summary of Background Data. No specific radiological findings are available for the diagnosis of SIJ-RP. A previous […]

Effect of Statin Therapy on Muscle Symptoms

September 14, 2022 The Lancet TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This large meta-analysis investigated the effects of statins on muscle symptoms over time based on data from 154,664 participants in 23 double-blind trials. The relative increase of muscle pain or weakness was <10% (1 in 15 patients), mainly during the first year of statin use. It also confirmed […]

Shared genetic susceptibility between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome: a genome-wide association study

The Lancet Rheumatology VOLUME 4, ISSUE 8, E556-E565, AUGUST 2022 Benjamin Patel, BMBCh Published: August, 2022DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S2665-9913(22)00180-1 Summary Background Trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome are the two most common non-traumatic connective tissue disorders of the hand. Both of these conditions frequently co-occur, often in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. However, this phenotypic association is poorly understood. […]

What is long-term cannabis use doing to our brains?

By Joe Hannan | Medically reviewed by Amanda Zeglis, DO, MBA | Published August 17, 2022 Key Takeaways A 2022 study found that long-term cannabis users had cognitive deficits and lower hippocampal volume at age 45 compared with non-users and users of other substances. Legalization and decriminalization efforts, coupled with medical marijuana programs, may be […]

Effect of Dry Cupping Therapy on Pain and Functional Disability in Persistent Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2021 Dec 31;14(6):219-230. doi: 10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.6.219. Marianna de Melo Salemi 1, Vanessa Maria da Silva Alves Gomes 1, Laylla Marjorye Rebouças Bezerra 1, Thania Maion de Souza Melo 1, Geisa Guimarães de Alencar 1, Iracema Hermes Pires de Mélo Montenegro 2, Alessandra Paula de Melo Calado Abstract Background: Cupping therapy is used […]

Bilateral Internal Carotid Artery Dissection as a Possible Complication in a patient with Covid-19 infections and coughing

Caspian J Intern Med. 2022;13(Suppl 3):281-283. doi: 10.22088/cjim.13.0.281. Mohammad Ghorbani PMID: 35872686 PMCID: PMC9272953 DOI: 10.22088/cjim.13.0.281 Abstract Background: Cervical carotid dissection is one of the causes of ischemic stroke in young people. Most of the patients with carotid dissection do not have connective tissue diseases (Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome). It seems that dissection may occur […]

Are you incorporating the latest obesity-screening research?

By Naveed Saleh, MD, MS Updated August 1, 2022 It may be tempting to think that BMI is the alpha and omega of body-fat measurements. Not by a long shot. Another useful anthropometric parameter is waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). WHR reflects the proportion of fat located around the waist and hips. Those with more weight at the […]

Small daily portion of Jarlsberg cheese may help to stave off bone thinning

Published August 3, 2022 A small (57 g) daily portion of Jarlsberg cheese may help to stave off bone thinning (osteopenia/osteoporosis) without boosting harmful low density cholesterol, suggest the results of a small comparative clinical trial, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. The effects seem to be specific to this type […]

How measuring blood pressure in both arms can help reduce cardiovascular risk and hypertension

Date: August 3, 2022 Source: University of Exeter Summary: Blood pressure should be measured in both arms and the higher reading should be adopted to improve hypertension diagnosis and management, according to a new study. The research analyzed data from 53,172 participants in 23 studies worldwide to examine the implications of choosing the higher or […]

Physical Therapy vs Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy for Patients With Degenerative Meniscal Tears

July 21, 2022 JAMA Network Open TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This 5-year follow-up of the ESCAPE trial examined the long-term (3–5 years) effects of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus exercise-based physical therapy (PT) in patients with degenerative meniscal tears. The authors assessed patient-reported knee function and the progression of knee osteoarthritis using radiographs for more than 5 years […]