Musculoskeletal System

Pathomechanisms of discogenic low back pain in humans and animal models

Ohtori S, et al. Spine J. 2014 Mar 19. pii: S1529-9430(14)00279-4. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2013.07.490. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Although they have been explored in humans and animal models, the pathomechanisms of discogenic low back pain (LBP) remain unknown. PURPOSE: To review the literature about the pathomechanisms of discogenic LBP. METHODS: Animal models of […]

Interventions focusing on psychosocial risk factors for patients with non-chronic low back pain in primary care

—a systematic review Family Practice, 03/20/2014  Evidence Based Medicine  Review Article  Clinical Article Ramond–Roquin A, et al. – Low back pain (LBP) is a problem that is frequently encountered in primary care, and current guidelines encourage care providers to take into account psychosocial risk factors in order to avoid transition from acute to chronic LBP. To review […]

Risk-Stratified Care Improves Low Back Pain

Research · March 01, 2014 Story Source Journal Abstract TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This prospective cohort study evaluated the effect of risk-stratified care for low-back pain in 1647 adults in a family practice of 64 physicians. A risk-stratification tool was used to categorize patients to low-, medium-, or high-risk for persistent disability. At 6 months, risk-stratified care resulted in […]

Lumbar fusion compared with conservative treatment in patients with chronic low back pain

Lumbar fusion compared with conservative treatment in patients with chronic low back pain: a meta-analysis Saltychev, Mikhail; Eskola, Merja; Laimi, Katri International Journal of Rehabilitation Research March 2014 Vol. 37 – Issue 1: p 2–8 Abstract We assess the effect of lumbar fusion (LF) in reducing disability among patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) […]

Treatment preferences amongst physical therapists and chiropractors for the management of neck pain – Full Text

Treatment preferences amongst physical therapists and chiropractors for the management of neck pain: results of an international survey Lisa C Carlesso Chiropr Man Therap. 2014; 22: 11. Published online Mar 24, 2014. doi: 10.1186/2045-709X-22-11 Abstract Background Clinical practice guidelines on the management of neck pain make recommendations to help practitioners optimize patient care. By examining […]

Prognostic Factors for Successful Recovery After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Literature Review

Anouk J.M. Fermont1,2, Nienke Wolterbeek1, Ronald N. Wessel1, Jean-Pierre Baeyens3,4 and Rob A. de Bie5 The authors certify that they have no affiliations with or financial involvement in any organization or entity with a direct financial interest in the subject matter or materials discussed in the article. Address correspondence to Anouk J.M. Fermont, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, […]

Prognostic Factors for Successful Recovery After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Literature Review

Anouk J.M. Fermont1,2, Nienke Wolterbeek1, Ronald N. Wessel1, Jean-Pierre Baeyens3,4 and Rob A. de Bie5 The authors certify that they have no affiliations with or financial involvement in any organization or entity with a direct financial interest in the subject matter or materials discussed in the article. Address correspondence to Anouk J.M. Fermont, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, […]

Correlation of pain with objective quantification of magnetic resonance images in older adults with chronic low back pain

Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2014 Mar 15;39(6):469-75. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000181. Bechara BP1, Agarwal V, Boardman J, Perera S, Weiner DK, Vo N, Kang J, Sowa GA. Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Cross sectional study. OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study is to identify relationships between objectively measured and subjectively scored parameters and reported pain. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: […]

Correlation between Degree of Radiologic Signs of Osteoarthritis and Functional Status in Patients with Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain

Malays J Med Sci. 2014 Mar;21(2):28-33. Correlation between Degree of Radiologic Signs of Osteoarthritis and Functional Status in Patients with Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain. Ashraf A Abstract BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis is the most intervening factors in producing mechanical low back pain (LBP). We aimed to evaluate the correlation between radiologic signs of osteoarthritis and functional […]

Outcomes of acute and chronic patients with magnetic resonance imaging-confirmed symptomatic lumbar disc herniations receiving high-velocity, low-amplitude, spinal manipulative therapy: a prospective observational cohort study with one-year follow-up

J Manipulative Physiol Ther Mar-Apr 2014;37(3):155-63. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.12.011. Epub 2014 Mar 11. Serafin Leemann Abstract Objective: The purposes of this study were to evaluate patients with low-back pain (LBP) and leg pain due to magnetic resonance imaging-confirmed disc herniation who are treated with high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulation in terms of their short-, medium-, and long-term […]

Foot posture, leg length discrepancy and low back pain

Their relationship and clinical management using foot orthoses – An overview Kendall JC, et al. Show all Journal Foot (Edinb). 2014 Mar 19. pii: S0958-2592(14)00012-1. doi: 10.1016/j.foot.2014.03.004. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Mechanical low back pain (LBP) is a very common, expensive, and significant health issue in the western world. Functional musculoskeletal conditions are widely […]

Study finds OA more frequent later in life for children who have ACL reconstruction

March 19, 2014 Full Story Children who undergo ACL repair are more likely to develop osteoarthritis later in life, according to research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Specialty Day. “Often these procedures do allow individuals to return to the playing field and continue an active lifestyle. However, it is still important […]

Influence of low back pain and prognostic value of MRI in sciatica patients in relation to back pain.

Randomized controlled trial el Barzouhi A, et al. PLoS One. 2014. PLoS One. 2014 Mar 17;9(3):e90800. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0090800. eCollection 2014. Abstract BACKGROUND: Patients with sciatica frequently complain about associated back pain. It is not known whether there are prognostic relevant differences in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) findings between sciatica patients with and without disabling back […]

Associations between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin d concentrations and multiple health conditions, physical performance measures, disability, and all-cause mortality

The Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project Hirani V J Am Geriatr Soc. 2014 Mar;62(3):417-25. doi: 10.1111/jgs.12693. Epub 2014 Feb 27. The study aims to explore associations between serum 25–hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels and a wide range of health conditions, physical performance measures, disability, and mortality in a large epidemiological study to identify an […]

Outcomes of Acute and Chronic Patients With Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Confirmed Symptomatic Lumbar Disc Herniations Receiving High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude, Spinal Manipulative Therapy

A Prospective Observational Cohort Study With One-Year Follow-Up Serafin Leemann, DC Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Received 14 October 2013; received in revised form 20 December 2013; accepted 25 December 2013. published online 13 March 2014. Full Text Article Abstract Objective The purposes of this study were to evaluate patients with low-back pain (LBP) […]

Aging changes in lumbar discs and vertebrae and their interaction: a 15-year follow-up study

Spine J. 2014 Mar 1;14(3):469-78. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2013.11.018. Epub 2013 Nov 19. Tapio Videman Abstract Background context: Many studies have focused on either the intervertebral disc as a culprit in back pain problems, or the vertebral body, but very few studies have examined both structures and their relationship. Purpose: To measure the concordant changes in morphology […]

Rheuminations: Blame the Pain on the Rain?

03.16.2014 by Nancy Walsh Staff Writer, MedPage Today Q: Where are older adults more likely to have painful arthritis, Oregon or Saudi Arabia? A: The prevalence in chilly, wet Oregon in adults ages 65 to 74 is 49%, according to the CDC. The prevalence in hot, dry Saudi Arabia is 61% for that age group, […]

Current evidence does not support the use of Kinesio Taping in clinical practice: a systematic review – Full Text Article

Journal of Physiotherapy Volume 60, Issue 1, March 2014, Pages 31-39 Patrícia do Carmo Silva https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2013.12.008 Abstract Questions: Is Kinesio Taping more effective than a sham taping/placebo, no treatment or other interventions in people with musculoskeletal conditions? Is the addition of Kinesio Taping to other interventions more effective than other interventions alone in people with musculoskeletal […]

Movement and pain patterns in early stage primary/idiopathic adhesive capsulitis

Movement and pain patterns in early stage primary/idiopathic adhesive capsulitis: a factor analysis. Walmsley S, et al. Physiotherapy. 2014 Mar 12. pii: S0031-9406(14)00026-1. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2014.02.001. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract OBJECTIVES: To evaluate patients clinically diagnosed with early stage primary/idiopathic adhesive capsulitis to determine the existence of any pattern of movement loss and associated pain […]

Occult neural foraminal stenosis caused by association between disc degeneration and facet joint osteoarthritis: demonstration with dedicated upright MRI system.

Radiol Med. 2014 Mar;119(3):164-74. doi: 10.1007/s11547-013-0330-7. Epub 2013 Dec 12. Splendiani A, Ferrari F, Barile A, Masciocchi C, Gallucci M. Abstract PURPOSE: The aim of our study was to evaluate the presence of dynamic foraminal stenosis using a new low-field dedicated magnetic resonance (MR) unit with a balancing system that allows images to be acquired […]