Safety Considerations in Prescription of NSAIDs for Musculoskeletal Pain: A Narrative Review
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are frequently prescribed for the treatment of painful musculoskeletal conditions. When prescribing oral NSAIDs, clinicians must consider coexisting cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, gastrointestinal and renal disease as oral NSAIDs are associated with a broad spectrum of adverse effects on these systems. The varying safety profiles of NSAIDs can be attributed to differences in the extent to which the drug inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 versus COX-2 and their potential for drug-drug interactions. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - July 2, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Katie M. Hatt, Anita Vijapura, Ian Maitin, Ernesto Cruz Source Type: research
Pregnancy Results in Lasting Changes in Knee Joint Laxity
Altered joint laxity may contribute to joint dysfunction. Knee joint laxity has been shown to increase during pregnancy, but its long-term persistence is unknown. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - July 2, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Stacey R. Chu, Elizabeth H. Boyer, Bruce Beynnon, Neil A. Segal Source Type: research
Can a brief training session prepare physician sonographers of differing experience to measure the ischiofemoral space? A reliability study
The primary aim of this study was to determine the inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of ultrasound (US) measurements of the ischiofemoral space (IFS) following a brief training session. A secondary aim was to determine if reliability correlated with sonographer experience. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - July 2, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Brennan J. Boettcher, John H. Hollman, Jeffrey M. Payne, Adam C. Johnson, Jonathan T. Finnoff Source Type: research
The Suicidal Outpatient: Balancing Autonomy, Trust, and Responsibilities
The intersection where mental health and rehabilitation care converge can raise ethical questions involving boundaries, duties, and perhaps more importantly, our role in recovery, adjustment, and flourishing. The patient with a stroke-related depression is one prototypical example. We know that damage to specific parts of the brain can cause depressive symptomatology as well as the fact that the adjustment process during rehabilitation itself can impact well-being and a sense of self-efficacy. In this column, we explore a case of when a patient becomes severely depressed and suicidal and expresses this ideation during an o...
Source: PM and R - July 1, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Elizabeth E. Sita, R. Brett Lloyd, Lynne C. Brady Wagner, Vu Q.C. Nguyen, Eric Swirsky, Debjani Mukherjee Tags: Ethical Legal Feature Source Type: research
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Academy News – July PM & R
As the primary medical society for the specialty of PM&R, your Academy is focused on moving the specialty and you forward. Our mission is to lead the advancement of physiatry ’s impact throughout health care. Your Academy will ensure that: (Source: PM and R)
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ABPMR Certification Exams
On September 9, 2017, the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR), in conjunction with the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA), administered the examination for the subspecialty of pain medicine. The following individuals were certified: (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - July 1, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Departments Source Type: research
Correlation of Measurements of the Prearthritic Hip Between Plain Radiography and Computed Tomography
Previous studies have compared radiographic and computed tomography (CT) imaging for the evaluation of prearthritic hip pain. However, the intermodality, interrater, and intrarater consistencies of those parameters have not been investigated. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - June 19, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Mary E. Air, Julian R. Harrison, Joseph T. Nguyen, Bryan T. Kelly, Eric A. Bogner, Peter J. Moley Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Phenol Neurolysis for the Management of Shoulder Spasticity in Early Recovery From Traumatic Brain Injury —A Case Report
This case describes a 16-year-old boy who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. The patient gradually recovered but developed debilitating spasticity mainly in left triceps muscle, abnormal positioning of shoulder girdle complex, and shoulder pain. Phenol (6%) was injected to axillary and radial nerves under the guidance of electrical stimulation and ultrasound imaging at 10 weeks after the initial injury. After injection, triceps spasticity and shoulder pain were immediately reduced, and abnormal positions of shoulder girdle complex and elbow joint gradually returned to functional limits over 2 weeks. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - June 19, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Manuel F. Mas, Craig DiTommaso, Sheng Li Tags: Case Presentation Source Type: research
Correlation of Measurements of the Pre-arthritic Hip between Plain Radiography and Computed Tomography
Prior studies have compared radiographic and computed tomography (CT) imaging for evaluation of pre-arthritic hip pain. However, the inter-modality, inter-rater, and intra-rater consistencies of those parameters have not been investigated. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - June 19, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Mary E. Air, Julian R. Harrison, Joseph T. Nguyen, Bryan T. Kelly, Eric A. Bogner, Peter J. Moley Source Type: research
Phenol neurolysis for management of shoulder spasticity in early recovery from traumatic brain injury – a case report
This case describes a 16-year-old boy who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. The patient gradually recovered but developed debilitating spasticity mainly in left triceps muscle, abnormal positioning of shoulder girdle complex, and shoulder pain. Phenol (6%) was injected to axillary and radial nerves under guidance of electrical stimulation and ultrasound imaging at 10 weeks after initial injury. After injection, triceps spasticity and shoulder pain was immediately reduced and abnormal positions of shoulder girdle complex and elbow joint gradually returned to functional limits over 2 weeks. (Source: PM and R)
Source: PM and R - June 19, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Manuel F. Mas, Craig DiTommaso, Sheng Li Source Type: research
