J-P Pelletier Ann Rheum Dis. 2013;72(10):1594-1604. Abstract Knee osteoarthritis is associated with structural changes in the joint. Despite its many drawbacks, radiography is the current standard for evaluating joint structure in trials of potential disease-modifying osteoarthritis drugs. MRI is a non-invasive alternative that provides comprehensive imaging of the whole joint. Frequently used MRI measurements in […]
Lazaros A. Poultsides, MD, MSc, PhD HSS J. 2012 October; 8(3): 213–224. Published online 2012 September 21. doi: 10.1007/s11420-012-9304-x Full Text Article: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3470663/ Abstract Background As our understanding of hip pathology evolves, the focus is shifting toward earlier identification of hip pathology. Therefore, it is vitally important to elucidate intra-articular versus extra-articular pathology of hip pain in every step […]
Thomas D Donnelly Open Orthop J. 2013; 7: 310–315. Published online 2013 September 6. doi: 10.2174/1874325001307010310 PMCID: PMC3785041 Suppl 3 Abstract The shoulder joint is complex in structure and functionality. It is often difficult to assess clinically due to the great variety of associated pathology. This article presents an overview of the anatomy of the […]
Pamela Teys Previous research suggests that Mulligan’s Mobilisation-with-Movement (MWM) technique for the shoulder produces an immediate improvement in movement and pain. The aims of this study were to investigate the time course of the effects of a single MWM technique and to ascertain the effects of adding tape following MWM in people with shoulder pain. […]
High blood flow in painful cervical soft tissue: An ultrasound pilot study Hatem Kalawy Scandinavian Journal of Pain Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 173-179, October 2013 Highlights •Painful neck regions in patients with whiplash-associated disorder were studied. •Grey scale ultrasound and colour Doppler were used to confirm high blood flow. •Whiplash patients had higher […]
Hancock MJ, et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2011 May 15;36(11):E712-9. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181ee7f78. Affiliation Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Australia. Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Cross sectional OBJECTIVE: To investigate the ability of the neurological examination to identify the specific level of a disc herniation in patients with sciatica and confirmed disc herniation. SUMMARY OF […]
Is Radiation-Free Diagnostic Monitoring of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Feasible Using Upright Positional Magnetic Resonance Imaging? Diefenbach, Christopher BS Spine: 01 April 2013 – Volume 38 – Issue 7 – p 576–580 Abstract Study Design. Prospective clinical trial. Objective. The purpose of this study was to determine if an upright positional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocol […]
A description of clinical shoulder tests is provided with explanations on exact testing procedures and complimentary photographs.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2013 Oct;36(8):461-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.07.002. Epub 2013 Aug 12. Peterson CK, Schmid C, Leemann S, Anklin B, Humphreys BK. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate outcomes of patients with cervical radiculopathy from cervical disk herniation (CDH) who are treated with spinal manipulative therapy. METHODS: Adult Swiss patients with […]
Srbely JZ J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2013 Jul-Aug;36(6):333-41. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.01.005. Epub 2013 Jul 3. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate if spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) can evoke immediate regional antinociceptive effects in myofascial tissues by increasing pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) over myofascial trigger points in healthy young adults. METHODS: A total […]
Lee, Mark C. MD Spine: 15 May 2013 – Volume 38 – Issue 11 – p E656–E661 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31828d255d Diagnostics Abstract Study Design. Retrospective. Objective. To demonstrate a relationship between adolescent idiopathic scoliosis Cobb angle measurements obtained with standing plain radiographs and standard supine magnetic resonance (MR) images. Summary of Background Data. Patients with adolescent […]
by Jill Carnahan, MD on May 12, 2013 UPDATE POST OF MTHFR BLOG Do you have a genetic defect in the MTHFR gene?? Maybe you’ve have a family history of heart attack or stroke… maybe you’ve suffered through multiple miscarriages. Or maybe you struggle with chronic migraine headaches or irritible bowel syndrome or depression. Perhaps […]