Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie
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With a life-time prevalence of 39%, low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders. Correct diagnosis of underlying causes is commonly seen as a prerequisite for successful therapy of LBP. Currently, there is no useful, non-invasive clinical test to diagnose painful lumbar zygapophyseal joints. Clinical tests with high diagnostic accuracy are therefore desirable. Inter-rater reliability is commonly seen as a prerequisite of test validity. The objective of this pilot study was thus to evaluate inter-rater reliability of new clinical pain provocation tests for diagnosing painful lumbar zygapophyseal joints. If a clinically significant level of inter-rater reliability were to be determined, this study could constitute a first step towards establishing the clinical utility of this new set of tests in the structural diagnosis of low back disorders. ⋯ The new pain provocation tests for lumbar zygapophyseal joints showed clinically significant levels of inter-rater reliability. Validation of these tests against fluoroscopy-guided medial branch blocks is warranted.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Undergraduate Curricular Training in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound by Student Teachers: The Impact of Peyton's Four-Step Approach.
The aim of this study was to assess the impact of Peyton's 4-step approach on musculoskeletal ultrasound skills in a peer-teaching environment as compared to traditional "see one, do one" training and to evaluate students' acceptance of the training strategy. ⋯ Traditional teaching and Peyton's 4-step approach seem to be equally effective for teaching basic musculoskeletal ultrasound skills to undergraduate medical students. Qualitative analysis revealed high acceptance of both peer teaching strategies. Differences in course content complexity and degree of difficulty need to be addressed in future courses.
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Low back pain is a common problem for primary care providers, outpatient clinics and A&E departments. The predominant symptoms are those of so-called "unspecific back pain", but serious pathologies can be concealed by the clinical signs. Especially less experienced colleagues have problems in treating these patients, as - despite the multitude of recommendations and guidelines - there is no generally accepted algorithm. ⋯ In the context of the available evidence, a clinical algorithm has been developed that translates the complex diagnostic testing of acute low back pain into a transparent, structured and systematic guideline.
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Case Reports
[Arthroscopically Assisted Minimally Invasive Fixation of a Type D2c Scapular Fracture].
Fractures of the scapula are rare and have an incidence of 1% of all fractures. Publications highlight glenoid rim fractures. Classification by Ideberg and Euler and Rüdi are accepted. ⋯ We performed an arthroscopically-assisted screw fixation of the glenoid fracture (type D2c according to Euler and Rüdi) and an ORIF procedure at the acromion. Postoperative rehabilitation was performed with passive abduction and elevation up to 90° for the first two weeks and active abduction an elevation up to 90° for weeks 3 to 6. Full ROM was allowed at week 7.
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Fragility fractures are associated with a substantial mortality and morbidity. Because of the high prevalence of comorbidities and a high risk of complications the application of geriatric principles in the complex treatment of these patients is vital. The last years have seen a paradigm shift in the treatment of fragility fractures from an orthopedic disorder towards an orthogeriatric syndrome. This article reviews the orthogeriatric principles of treating fragility fractures.