Annales de réadaptation et de médecine physique : revue scientifique de la Société française de rééducation fonctionnelle de réadaptation et de médecine physique
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Ann Readapt Med Phys · Mar 2001
Review[Rhizarthrosis and orthotic treatment. Review of literature].
Trapeziometacarpal arthritis or rhizarthrosis is extremely frequent. Numerous treatments are available including drugs, physiotherapy, use of orthotic devices, surgery, etc. Few of these methods have been really evaluated. We propose a critical review of the literature on orthotic treatment in rhizarthrosis. ⋯ The major interest of the use of splinting is analgesia. The pain releif obtained with splint is similar when used alone or with a working hand splint. Working hand splint can improve hand function during vocational and avocational activities.
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Ann Readapt Med Phys · Mar 2001
Comparative Study[French translation and validation of a functional disability scale for neck pain].
To translate and to assess the reliability and the construct validity of the French translation of the Neck Pain and Disability Scale (NPDS), an American functional disability scale for neck pain. ⋯ The French version of NPDS has good metrologic qualities. This scale can be used in clinical practice to assess disability in neck pain and to normalise disability assessment.
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Ann Readapt Med Phys · Mar 2001
Case Reports[Recurrent rhabdomyolysis revealing chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the biceps].
OBJECTIVE AND PATIENT: To report, an uncommon case of recurrent effort-related biceps compartment syndrome induced by strengthening exercises (body building) in a thirty-years-old white man. ⋯ compartment syndrome is typically observed in the lower leg or in the forearm with pain, muscle tightness, cramp-like feeling during exertion. The involvement of the biceps was only described after traumatisms. Patient was initially thought to have metabolic myopathy because acute episodes of exercise induced myalgia and elevated serum CK. Tissue pressure monitoring prior and after a standard exercise test is helpful for diagnosing the recurrent form. The only alternative to fasciotomy is to stop sports activities.