BackgroundTo my knowledge, this is the first case series of costochondritis treated by acupuncture. Eight cases are presented, the majority being seen in primary care.Costochondritis is a debilitating condition characterised by severe anterior or lateral chest pain, associated with tenderness of the second to fifth costochondral (CC) joints. Tietze’s syndrome is a rare variant with… Continue reading #Acupuncture appears to be a rapidly effective treatment for #costochondritis
Category: Orthopedy
Personalised #gait retraining for medial compartment #knee #osteoarthritis: a randomised controlled trial
Retraining individuals with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis to walk with a patient-specific change in their foot angle (ie, toe-in or toe-out angle) can reduce excessive joint loading related to disease progression. This study investigated the clinical, biomechanical, and structural efficacy of personalised foot progression angle modifications compared with sham treatment in patients with mild-to-moderate medial… Continue reading Personalised #gait retraining for medial compartment #knee #osteoarthritis: a randomised controlled trial
Volume and Intensity of #Walking and Risk of Chronic Low #Back #Pain
Importance Chronic low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent and costly condition, and regular physical activity may reduce its risk. Walking is a common and accessible form of physical activity, but its association with the risk of chronic LBP is unclear.Objective To examine whether accelerometer-derived daily walking volume and walking intensity are associated with the… Continue reading Volume and Intensity of #Walking and Risk of Chronic Low #Back #Pain
“Being away from everything”: Exploring the importance of access to #nature for individuals living with chronic low #back #pain
Highlights• Accessing nature spaces is important in the self-management of chronic low back pain.• Accessibility is undermined by disability, environmental obstacles or hazards, or proximity.• This represents an unmet clinical need which could be explored through virtual reality therapy. AbstractChronic low back pain is a persistent and debilitating condition, and therapeutic outcomes in the long… Continue reading “Being away from everything”: Exploring the importance of access to #nature for individuals living with chronic low #back #pain
#Metal Concentrations in #Blood and #Cerebrospinal Fluid of Patients With #Arthroplasty Implants
Key PointsQuestion Do patients with large joint replacements have elevated levels of arthroplasty-relevant metals in blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?Findings This cross-sectional study with 204 patients found blood levels of cobalt, chromium, titanium, niobium, and zirconium to be significantly higher in patients with large joint replacements compared with arthroplasty-naive control participants. Cobalt levels in CSF… Continue reading #Metal Concentrations in #Blood and #Cerebrospinal Fluid of Patients With #Arthroplasty Implants
Common interventional procedures for chronic non-cancer #spine #pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials
Objective To address the comparative effectiveness of common interventional procedures for chronic non-cancer (axial or radicular) spine pain.Design Systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) of randomised controlled trials (RCTs).Data sources Medline, Embase, CINAHL, CENTRAL, and Web of Science from inception to 24 January 2023.Study selection RCTs that enrolled patients with chronic non-cancer spine pain, randomised… Continue reading Common interventional procedures for chronic non-cancer #spine #pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials
Menopause-induced 17β-estradiol and progesterone loss increases senescence markers, matrix disassembly and degeneration in mouse #cartilage
Female individuals who are post-menopausal present with higher incidence of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) than male counterparts; however, the mechanisms underlying this disparity are unknown. The most commonly used preclinical models lack human-relevant menopausal phenotypes, which may contribute to our incomplete understanding of sex-specific differences in KOA pathogenesis. Here we chemically induced menopause in middle-aged (14–16… Continue reading Menopause-induced 17β-estradiol and progesterone loss increases senescence markers, matrix disassembly and degeneration in mouse #cartilage
#LEVOTHYROXINE USE AND #BONE LOSS IN #EUTHYROID #OLDER ADULTS: A LONGITUDINAL ANALYSIS FROM BALTIMORE LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF AGING | S3B-SPMS-1
Purpose: Levothyroxine (LT4) is the second most commonly prescribed medication in older adults. Frank hyperthyroidism accelerates bone turnover and even subclinical hyperthyroid has been associated with increased fracture risk. Data indicates that a significant proportion of thyroid hormone prescriptions may be given to older adults without hypothyroidism raising concerns about subsequent relative excess of thyroid… Continue reading #LEVOTHYROXINE USE AND #BONE LOSS IN #EUTHYROID #OLDER ADULTS: A LONGITUDINAL ANALYSIS FROM BALTIMORE LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF AGING | S3B-SPMS-1
Effects of #Kinesio tape on individuals with #carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized controlled study
Objective: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common neuromuscular disorder with an incidence rate of 4.9%. Research on the impact of Kinesio taping (KT) on electroneurography in individuals with CTS is limited, highlighting a significant gap in the literature. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of KT on palm numbness, pain intensity, hand grip… Continue reading Effects of #Kinesio tape on individuals with #carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized controlled study
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