Musculoskeletal System

Association of Arrhythmia in Patients with Cervical Spondylosis: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study – Full Text Article

Open Access J. Clin. Med. 2018, 7(9), 236; doi:10.3390/jcm7090236 Shih-Yi Lin Abstract: Background: Sympathetic activity, including cervical ganglia, is involved in the development of cardiac arrhythmias. Objective: The present study investigated the association between cervical spondylosis and arrhythmia, which has never been reported before. Methods: Patients newly diagnosed with cervical spondylosis (CS) with an index […]

A Comparison of Isolated Lumbar Extension Strength Between Healthy Asymptomatic Participants and Chronic Low Back Pain Participants Without Previous Lumbar Spine Surgery

Conway, Rebecca, MSc Spine: October 15, 2018 – Volume 43 – Issue 20 – p E1232-E1237 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002701 Study Design. Cross-sectional case-control study. Objective. To compare isolated lumbar extension strength between healthy asymptomatic participants and participants with chronic low back pain (CLBP), while controlling for previous lumbar spine surgery. Summary of Background Data. Deconditioning of […]

Probiotics Mediate Bone Loss in Women

Gut microbiome shapes the immune system, which in turn regulates bone mass by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today October 03, 2018 MONTREAL — Probiotic treatment for 12 months led to significant improvements in lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) among postmenopausal women, a researcher reported at the annual meeting of the American Society for […]

Risks and Complications of Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Medically reviewed by William Morrison, MD on October 23, 2017 — Written by Samuel Greengard Knee replacements have emerged as a mainstream surgery. According to the Agency of Research and Quality (AHRQ), over 600,000 procedures were performed in 2009. That number is expected to grow into the millions by the year 2030. According to the […]

Effect of Early Surgery vs Physical Therapy on Knee Function Among Patients With Nonobstructive Meniscal Tears – Full Text Article

October 2, 2018 The ESCAPE Randomized Clinical Trial Victor A. van de Graaf, MD Key Points Question  Is physical therapy noninferior to early surgery with arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for improving knee function among patients with nonobstructive meniscal tears? Findings  In this noninferiority randomized clinical trial that included 321 patients, knee function that was measured by a self-administered […]

Back pain in the U.S. – Statistics & Facts

Published by John Elflein, Oct 2, 2018 Back pain is one of the most common health complaints among adults in the United States. Such pain can be caused by strained muscles or ligaments, excess weight, poor posture, psychological problems, or every day activities. A Statista survey from 2017 found that 29 percent of U.S. adults with back problems believed […]

Diagnosing Sacroiliac Joint Pain

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Publish Ahead of Print():, OCT 2018 DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00132 , PMID: 30278010 Issn Print: 1067-151X Publication Date: 2018/10/01 Dinesh P. Thawrani; Steven S. Agabegi; Ferhan Asghar Abstract The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is a diarthrodial joint that has been implicated as a pain generator in approximately 10% to 25% […]

3 New Genes Linked to Chronic Back Pain

By Mary Elizabeth Dallas HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — New research pinpoints three genes responsible for skeletal development that appear to be connected to chronic back pain. The study authors said their findings could shed new light on the biological factors involved in the development of the condition and lead to […]

Assessment & Management of the ‘Rotator Cuff’ – an evidence based approach [Video]

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Vitamin D deficiency: an unrecognized cause of flank pain

Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism September 2018, Volume 36, Issue 5, pp 605–608 Abstract Loin pain is frequently not associated with any urinary abnormality. Musculoskeletal abnormalities are not uncommon as alternative cause of flank pain. Osteomalacia of the ribs was infrequently encountered as the cause of flank pain. Vitamin D deficiency has been reported […]

The effectiveness of non-surgical interventions for managing adhesive capsulitis in patients with diabetes: A systematic review

Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2018 Sep 27. pii: S0003-9993(18)31314-5. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.08.181. [Epub ahead of print] Alsubheen SA Abstract OBJECTIVE: This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of non-surgical interventions for managing adhesive capsulitis (AC) in patients with diabetes on pain, function and range of motion. DATA SOURCES: MEDLINE and other databases were searched for studies published […]

Could video games help treat chronic back pain?

Published Sunday 23 September 2018 As far as health is concerned, video games tend to receive bad press. However, in the case of chronic low back pain, they may make a positive difference to people’s lives. Over the years, the debate surrounding video games and their impact on psychological and physical health has often reached […]

Diclofenac tied to increased risk of heart problems

Reuters Health News | September 24, 2018 The commonly used painkiller diclofenac may be linked with an increased risk of heart problems, a large Danish study suggests. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that’s often used to treat arthritis and other painful joint conditions. In many countries, it’s available without a prescription. Researchers found […]

Back pain improves significantly following discectomy for lumbar disc herniation

The Spine Journal Volume 18, Issue 9, September 2018, Pages 1632-1636 The Spine Journal R. Kirk OwensII MD Abstract Background Context Although lumbar disc herniation (LDH) classically presents with lower extremity radiculopathy, there are patients who have substantial associated back pain. Purpose The present study aims to determine if patients with LDH with substantial back […]

Risk factors for low back pain and sciatica: an umbrella review

The Spine Journal Volume 18, Issue 9, September 2018, Pages 1715-1721 The Spine Journal Review Article Background Low back pain (LBP) is a highly prevalent condition and it is associated with significant disability and work absenteeism worldwide. A variety of environmental and individual characteristics have been reported to increase the risk of LBP. To our knowledge, […]

Osteoarthritis: Can an antioxidant offer protection?

Healthline/Medical News Today | September 17, 2018 In a recent series of experiments, scientists found that a specific antioxidant helps prevent the damage that osteoarthritis causes to cartilage. This may also have applications for bone and brain disorders. Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis type, causing pain and stiffness in the joints as cartilage steadily […]

Comparison of Treatment Outcomes in Nonspecific Low-Back Pain Patients With and Without Modic Changes Who Receive Chiropractic Treatment

Journal of Physiological and Manipulative Therapeutics September 2018 Volume 41, Issue 7, Pages 561–570 Michèle Annen, MChiroMed Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to determine if there was a difference in outcomes in patients with nonspecific low back pain, both with and without Modic changes (MCs), who received chiropractic care. Methods This prospective […]

Immediate Effects of Thoracic Spine Manipulation Upon Shoulder Functionality in Patients With Sutured Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective Study

Pedro Belón-Perez, PT, MSc, Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics September 2018 Volume 41, Issue 7, Pages 589–595 Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate the immediate effect of thoracic spine manipulation upon active flexion and abduction mobility of the shoulder, spine temperature, and the size of the subacromial space as measured […]

Short-term effects of the suboccipital muscle inhibition technique and cranio-cervical flexion exercise on hamstring flexibility, cranio-vertebral angle, and range of motion of the cervical spine in subjects with neck pain: A randomized controlled trial.

J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2018 Sep 10. doi: 10.3233/BMR-171016. [Epub ahead of print] Jeong ED, Kim CY, Kim SM, Lee SJ, Kim HD. Abstract BACKGROUND: Cervical spinal instability often leads to neck pain and forward head posture (FHP). To improve neck pain and FHP, both the suboccipital muscle inhibition (SMI) technique and cranio-cervical flexion exercise […]

Effectiveness of the Pilates Method in the Treatment of Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

APM&R September 2018 Volume 99, Issue 9, Pages 1740–1746 Luciana de Araujo Cazotti, PE, MsC Abstract Objective To assess the effectiveness of the Pilates method on pain, function, quality of life, and consumption of pain medication in patients with mechanical neck pain. Design The design was a randomized controlled trial, with a blinded assessor and intention-to-treat analysis. […]