Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical TrialStatic magnetic field therapy for symptomatic diabetic neuropathy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
To determine if constant wearing of multipolar, static magnetic (450G) shoe insoles can reduce neuropathic pain and quality of life (QOL) scores in symptomatic diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). ⋯ Static magnetic fields can penetrate up to 20mm and appear to target the ectopic firing nociceptors in the epidermis and dermis. Analgesic benefits were achieved over time.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 2003
Complications of fluoroscopically guided interlaminar cervical epidural injections.
To assess the incidence of complications of fluoroscopically guided interlaminar cervical epidural injections. ⋯ Because all complications resolved without morbidity and no patient required hospitalization, fluoroscopically guided interlaminar cervical epidural injections may be a safe procedure for use in patients with cervical radicular pain.
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To evaluate the efficacy of cyproheptadine in the management of acute intrathecal baclofen (ITB) withdrawal. ⋯ Cyproheptadine may be a useful adjunct to baclofen and benzodiazepines in the management of acute ITB withdrawal syndrome.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · May 2003
Intrathecal baclofen in subjects with spastic hemiplegia: assessment of the antispastic effect during gait.
To determine whether leg muscle stiffness is measurably reduced after intrathecal baclofen (ITB) in subjects with spastic hemiplegia. ⋯ Acute ITB improved walking and reduced muscle stiffness at both the ankles and knees on the spastic hemiplegic side of our subjects. Electromyographic findings suggest that some of the post-ITB reduction in muscle stiffness might be attributed to decreased spasticity.