Articles: function.
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Bmc Musculoskel Dis · Nov 2016
Comparative Study Clinical TrialAssessing functional recovery shortly after knee or hip arthroplasty: a comparison of the clinimetric properties of four tools.
Following hip or knee arthroplasty, it is clinically warranted to get patients functional as quickly as possible. However, valid tools to assess function shortly after knee or hip arthroplasty are lacking. The objective was to compare the clinimetric properties of four instruments to assess function shortly after arthroplasty. ⋯ The TUG and RHDS personal status subscale demonstrated the best clinimetric properties to assess function in the first 6 weeks after hip or knee arthroplasty.
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Clinical Trial
A non-invasive, home-based biomechanical therapy for patients with spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee.
The purpose of the current study was to examine the effect of a non-invasive, home-based biomechanical treatment program for patients with spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee (SONK). ⋯ Applying this therapy allowed patients to be active, while walking more symmetrically and with less pain. With time, the natural course of the disease alongside the activity of the patients with the unique biomechanical device led to a significant reduction in pain and improved gait patterns. Therefore, we believe AposTherapy should be considered as a treatment option for patients with SONK.
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Ahead of Print article withdrawn by publisher.
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Reg Anesth Pain Med · Nov 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA Randomized Controlled Trial of Ultrasound Versus Nerve Stimulator Guidance for Axillary Brachial Plexus Block.
Ultrasound-guided techniques improve outcomes in regional anesthesia when compared with traditional techniques; however, this assertion has not been studied with novices. The primary objective of this study was to compare sensory and motor block after axillary brachial plexus block when performed by novice trainees allocated to an ultrasound- or nerve-stimulator-guided group. A secondary objective was to compare the rates of skill acquisition between the 2 groups. ⋯ We were unable to demonstrate a difference in the efficacy of axillary brachial plexus block performed by novices when ultrasound guidance was compared with a nerve stimulator technique. There was evidence of similarly improved clinical performance of novices in both groups.