An Incidental Periscapular Lipoma With Marked Bone Erosion in an Elderly Woman With Contralateral Shoulder Pain
Publication date: Available online 26 April 2018Source: PM&RAuthor(s): Esra Gizem Koyuncu, Üstün Aydıngöz, Öner İskender, Murat Kara, Levent Özçakar (Source: PMandR)
Source: PMandR - July 5, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Lumbar Epidural Varix Causing Radicular Pain: A Case Report and Differential Diagnosis of Lumbar Cystic Lesions
We report a case of a 36-year-old woman presenting with lumbar radicular pain caused by a lumbar epidural varix. Lumbar MRI revealed a cystic lesion in the ventral epidural space posterior to the right L4 body. Surgery was conducted and histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of an epidural varix. Lumbar epidural varices and other lumbar cystic lesions can commonly cause radicular pain. Physicians will benefit from increased awareness of epidural varices as a cause of lumbosacral radicular pain and the associated radiologic findings supporting differential diagnosis. In particular, careful interpretation of MRI scans may he...
Source: PMandR - July 5, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Differences in Knee and Hip Adduction and Hip Muscle Activation in Runners With and Without Iliotibial Band Syndrome
ConclusionThe results of this study suggest that lateral knee pain in runners localized to the distal iliotibial band is associated with increased knee adduction at 30 minutes. Increased tensor fasciae latae muscle activation at three minutes is noted, but more investigation is needed to better understand the clinical meaning. These findings are consistent with but not conclusive evidence supporting the theory that neuromuscular factors of the hip muscles may contribute to increased knee adduction in runners with iliotibial band syndrome. We advise caution using these findings to support treatments intended to modify tenso...
Source: PMandR - July 5, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Stenosis and Neurological Level Discrepancies in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
ConclusionsLower motor neuron involvement in CSM is usually not concordant with the structural lesion. For accurate diagnosis and treatment, physicians should recognize that myotomal involvement in CSM is often due to canal stenosis one to four levels above the lesion. (Source: PMandR)
Source: PMandR - July 5, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Pain in Keyboard Musicians: A Systematic Review
ConclusionKeyboard musicians presented a high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain, especially in the upper extremity regions of the body. Female, ageing, playing behaviors, and sedentary lifestyle showed an increased likelihood to report musculoskeletal pain.Level of evidenceLevel II (Source: PMandR)
Source: PMandR - July 5, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research
