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How is hip osteoarthritis (OA) different than in the knee? This podcast recaps differences in prevalence, outcomes and treatments. Hip OA is found equally in men & women, whereas knee OA is more often seen in women. Hip OA tends to be more disabling The hip is a ball & socket joint and it is … Read moreHow is hip osteoarthritis (OA) different than in the knee?…
Spinal cord stimulation for sciatica pain is often a suggested option for chronic, disabling cases. The presumption is that there is robust evidence that it works. This appears to not to be the case. “This study is a rare industry-independent trial of spinal cord stimulation for radicular #pain published in @JAMA_current today. Only trial I … Read moreEffect of Spinal Cord Burst Stimulation vs Placebo Stimulation on Disability in Patients After Lumbar Spine Surgery
Acetabular labral tears are quite common in people with no symptoms. Therefore, there presence in people with symptoms may be coincidental. Even if the tear is contributing to hip pain initial conservative approaches (ie self-management, exercise, education, medication or injection options) are effective. #Hip_and_Groin #Excessive_Imaging_for_Musculoskeletal_Problems View original post on FB Posted to FB on 2022-10-19 … Read moreAcetabular labral tears are quite common in people with no symptoms. Therefore, …
Exercise or exercise + manual therapy are better than placebo or anti-inflammatory medicines for neck pain. #Neck_and_Headache https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1836955322000868 View original post on FB Posted to FB on 2022-10-19 20:40:10
“If you look at the most successful athletes (whether that’s juniors, pros, or top age groupers) they all have one thing in common: they are able to consistently manage the stress of their training with minimal setbacks or missed/failed hard sessions because they’ve undertaken their easier, low-intensity workouts at the correct intensity.” “I have good … Read moreDo You Need to Rethink Your Training? – Fast Talk Laboratories
2 very popular surgeries that are often highly successful are total knee replacement (TKR) and total hip replacement (THR). However, “Persistent postsurgical pain is a prevalent but underacknowledged condition.” Postoperative persistent pain 3 to 4 years after total knee replacement (TKR) and total hip replacement (THR) is more common than realized – “44% of TKR … Read morePersistent pain after joint replacement: Prevalence, sensory qualities, and postoperative determinants
“Tears of the meniscus are very common and the older you get the more likely you are to have them. But the correlation between having a tear and having pain is very poor.” – Dr. Ian Harris #Excessive_Imaging_for_Musculoskeletal_Problems #Overutilization_of_Surgery #Knee View original post on FB Posted to FB on 2022-09-21 05:10:58
“In this cohort study of 237 872 propensity score–matched adults aged 65 years or older, perioperative gabapentin users had significantly increased risk of delirium, new antipsychotic use, and pneumonia compared with nonusers after major surgery.” “This study suggests that careful risk-benefit assessment is needed before prescribing gabapentin for perioperative pain management to older patients.” Risks … Read morePerioperative Gabapentin Use and In-Hospital Adverse Clinical Events Among Older Adults After Major Surgery
“The Power of Purple ? The deep purple color of fruits & veggies mean these foods are a powerful source of antioxidants, specifically anthocyanins. Studies have shown that anthocyanins can benefit brain health, help lower #inflammation, fight cancer and heart disease.” Lori Shemek, PhD #Diet_and_Inflammation View original post on FB Posted to FB on 2022-09-16 … Read more“The Power of Purple The deep purple color of fruits & veggies mean these f…
Low back pain is the most common health reason causing middle-aged people to retire early. Staying active is the best treatment, with professional support when needed. Let’s work together to turn this around https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/standards/clinical-care-standards/low-back-pain-clinical-care-standard #Excessive_Imaging_for_Musculoskeletal_Problems #Overutilization_of_Surgery #Low_Back_Problems_and_Sciatica View original post on FB Posted to FB on 2022-09-14 05:27:02
