Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mokgadi Kholofelo Mashola, Elzette Korkie, Diphale Joyce Mothabeng
Summary: Approximately 80% of people with spinal cord injury experience clinically significant chronic pain, which negatively impacts their physical, psychological, and social functioning. This study aims to identify factors related to pain in South African manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury and develop a framework for self-management of pain through quantitative and qualitative research methods. The findings will be disseminated through academic conferences and scientific journals.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Martin B. Warner, Barry S. Mason, Victoria L. Goosey-Tolfrey, Nick Webborn
Summary: The study found that COVID-19 related restrictions did not significantly change the physical activity levels of manual wheelchair users, but there was a decrease in daily wheelchair use time and number of chair transfers. The severity of shoulder pain was not significantly related to changes in activity levels.
DISABILITY AND HEALTH JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Martin B. Warner, Barry S. Mason, Victoria L. Goosey-Tolfrey, Nick Webborn
Summary: The COVID-19 restrictions did not significantly affect physical activity levels and shoulder pain in manual wheelchair users. However, there was a decrease in daily wheelchair use and chair transfers.
DISABILITY AND HEALTH JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Omid Jahanian, Meegan G. Van Straaten, Brianna M. Goodwin, Ryan J. Lennon, Jonathan D. Barlow, Naveen S. Murthy, Melissa M. B. Morrow
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of rotator cuff and long head of the biceps pathologies in manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury (SCI). The results showed that mild and moderate shoulder tendinopathy and partial-thickness tendon tears were highly prevalent in this population. The study also suggested that monitoring strategies for shoulder pathologies should focus on years of wheelchair use and age, rather than solely relying on patient-reported pain.
JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Rasmus K. Hansen, Ryan G. Larsen, Uffe Laessoe, Afshin Samani, Rachel E. Cowan
Summary: This study aimed to identify the prevalence and severity of physical activity barriers among manual wheelchair users, and found that health-related barriers were inversely related to physical activity level, while organizational and community barriers were rated as particularly severe. These results can guide the design of future interventions to increase physical activity levels among manual wheelchair users.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Brianna M. Goodwin, Stephen M. Cain, Meegan G. Van Straaten, Emma Fortune, Omid Jahanian, Melissa M. B. Morrow
Summary: Shoulder pain and pathology are common in individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) who use manual wheelchairs (MWC). This study measured humeral elevation angles throughout a typical day for individuals with SCI and found that they spent more time in elevation angles associated with tendon compression compared to able-bodied controls, which may contribute to increased shoulder pathology.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Hui-Min Xie, Xiao-Tan Zhang, Lin Xu, Ning Wang, Rui Wang, Zi-Shan Jia, Li-Ning Zhang
Summary: This study used MRI to investigate the differences in findings between hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) patients with or without subluxation after stroke. The results suggest that HSP patients may be prone to bursa effusion, rotator cuff injury, ligament injury, and cartilage injury. Patients with subluxation are more likely to have long bicipital tendon-glenoid labrum injury, glenoid labrum injury, and bone marrow edema.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Theo Rouvier, Aude Louessard, Emeline Simonetti, Samuel Hybois, Joseph Bascou, Charles Pontonnier, Helene Pillet, Christophe Sauret
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review of the literature on the biomechanics of manual wheelchair users crossing various environmental barriers. The findings show that certain situations and parameters have been scarcely studied and suggest five recommendations for standardizing the reporting procedure.
Article
Rehabilitation
Ayse Merve Ata, Gul Mete Civelek, Onur Kara
Summary: The objectives of this study are to investigate the relationship between wheelchair skills and upper limb pathologies detected by ultrasound, as well as to identify independent predictors of joint pathologies. The study found a correlation between wheelchair skills and joint pathologies.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rasmus K. Hansen, Afshin Samani, Uffe Laessoe, Ryan G. Larsen, Rachel E. Cowan
Summary: The study revealed that MWCUs with BMI >30, unemployed, or only completed high school rated physical activity barriers higher. Resident city size was associated with the impact of safety subdomain barrier.
DISABILITY AND HEALTH JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Leanda J. McKenna, Luke Bonnett, Kelly Panzich, Jacinta Lim, Snorre K. Hansen, Anna Graves, Angela Jacques, Sian A. Williams
Summary: This study found that real-time ultrasound (RTUS) visual feedback increases serratus anterior (SA) muscle activation in adults with painful shoulders compared to manual facilitation alone. This may help clinicians improve physical therapist interventions for subacromial pain syndrome.
Article
Biophysics
Simon J. Briley, Riemer J. K. Vegter, Vicky L. Goosey-Tolfrey, Barry S. Mason
Summary: The study found that as shoulder pain increased, manual wheelchair users exhibited various changes in wheelchair propulsion biomechanics, including contact angle, thorax range of motion, and kinetic and kinematic variability. These changes indicate that wheelchair users show a protective short-term wheelchair propulsion biomechanical response to increases in shoulder pain, which may temporarily help maintain functional independence.
JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS
(2021)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Rajdeep Kapoor, Jad S. Husseini, Steven J. Staffa, William E. Palmer, Martin Torriani, Connie Y. Y. Chang, F. Joseph Simeone
Summary: This study evaluated posterior glenohumeral capsule edema in adhesive capsulitis (AC) compared to other MRI findings. The results showed that posterior capsule edema, CHL edema, and axillary pouch (glenoid) thickness were significant independent predictors of AC. When all three variables were present, the sensitivity for AC was 32% and specificity was 98%, providing an effective way to distinguish AC from controls.
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Benjamin J. H. Beirens, Fransiska M. Bossuyt, Ursina Arnet, Lucas H. van der Woude, Wiebe H. K. de Vries
Summary: This study investigated the association between wheelchair propulsion biomechanics and shoulder pain in individuals with spinal cord injury. Results showed that individuals with severe shoulder pain had less smooth strokes during propulsion, indicating a possible link between shoulder pain and smoothness of applied forces.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Simon J. Briley, Riemer J. K. Vegter, Victoria L. Goosey-Tolfrey, Barry S. Mason
Summary: This study examined the biomechanical characteristics of sports wheelchair propulsion and its association with shoulder pain in wheelchair athletes. The findings suggest that wheelchair sprinting imposes greater mechanical stress compared to submaximal propulsion, with shoulder pain severity associated with specific shoulder orientations.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2022)
Review
Orthopedics
Rebekah L. Lawrence, Jonathan P. Braman, Paula M. Ludewig
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2020)
Article
Orthopedics
Rebekah L. Lawrence, Jonathan P. Braman, Daniel F. Keefe, Paula M. Ludewig
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Bradley R. Crammond, Neela Janakiramanan, Mario Ganau, Deborah Verran, Laura Lippa, Jonathan Braman, Katrin Rabiei
JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
(2020)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Michael J. Cullen, Charlene Zhang, Brittany Marcus-Blank, Jonathan P. Braman, Ezgi Tiryaki, Mojca Konia, Matthew A. Hunt, Michael S. Lee, Ann Van Heest, Robert Englander, Paul R. Sackett, John S. Andrews
TEACHING AND LEARNING IN MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Orthopedics
Brian C. Lau, Carolyn A. Hutyra, Juan Marcos Gonzalez, Richard C. Mather, Brett D. Owens, William N. Levine, Grant E. Garrigues, John D. Kelly, David Kovacevic, Jeffrey S. Abrams, Frances Cuomo, Patrick J. McMahon, Scott Kaar, Joshua S. Dines, Anthony Miniaci, Sameer Nagda, Jonathan P. Braman, Alicia K. Harrison, Peter MacDonald, Jonathan C. Riboh
Summary: The study used a contingent-behavior questionnaire to determine what factors drive surgeons to choose bony procedures over soft tissue procedures for recurrent anterior shoulder instability, finding that the amount of glenoid bone loss, patient age, and activity level were the most significant factors influencing this decision. Conversely, the number of prior dislocations and glenoid track status did not strongly impact surgical treatment decisions. Surgeons who performed 10 or more open shoulder procedures per year were more likely to recommend bony treatment for shoulder instability.
JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Katherine M. Gerull, Arghavan Salles, Scott E. Porter, Jonathan P. Braman
Summary: Despite significant attention, there has been little actual change in the racial and gender demographics of orthopaedic surgery over the past decade. This article discusses ways to improve diversity in interested programs by reviewing potential barriers to racial and gender-based diversity initiatives.
JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Kelsey L. Wise, Harsh R. Parikh, Bandele Okelana, Arthur J. Only, Megan Reams, Alicia Harrison, Jonathan Braman, Edward Craig, Brian P. Cunningham
Summary: Rotator cuff repair (RCR) is a common orthopedic procedure, with specific types of tears potentially producing the highest value coefficient. While the correlation between cost and patient outcomes is limited, there is significant value variation among providers.
JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Anesthesiology
Aaron A. Berg, James M. Flaherty, Jason M. Habeck, Alicia K. Harrison, Jonathan P. Braman, Alexander M. Kaizer, Jacob L. Hutchins
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of liposomal bupivacaine on the phrenic nerve. The results of the study showed that patients who received both liposomal bupivacaine and bupivacaine in an interscalene block had significantly reduced diaphragm excursion and pulmonary function at 24 hours after the block placement. However, this reduction is still within the normal range.
Article
Anesthesiology
James M. Flaherty, Aaron A. Berg, Alicia Harrison, Jon Braman, Jonah M. Pearson, Benjamin Matelich, Alexander M. Kaizer, Jacob L. Hutchins
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of adding liposomal bupivacaine (LB) to regular bupivacaine interscalene blocks for patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. The results showed that the addition of LB did not reduce opioid consumption within 72 hours after the surgery.
REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Justin L. Staker, Jonathan P. Braman, Paula M. Ludewig
Summary: The study found significant differences in composite translation during GH joint laxity tests between symptomatic swimmers with MDI and asymptomatic control participants without MDI, providing initial biomechanically based construct validity for the clinical criteria used to identify individuals with MDI.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Gaura Saini, Rebekah L. Lawrence, Justin L. Staker, Jonathan P. Braman, Paula M. Ludewig
Summary: This study found that the supraspinatus tendon progressively approximated the glenoid during simulated overhead reaching. Additionally, most participant models eventually made contact with the glenoid by 150 degrees of humerothoracic elevation, and glenoid morphology influenced the precise angle at which contact occurred.
ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Paula M. Ludewig, Gaura Saini, Aaron Hellem, Emily K. Kahnert, S. Cyrus Rezvanifar, Jonathan P. Braman, Justin L. Staker
Summary: Diagnostic classification is important for providing high-quality and valuable care. Traditional pathoanatomic diagnoses have limitations in guiding physical therapy intervention. Non-specific regional pain labels have been proposed as an alternative, but they are not specific enough. A movement system diagnostic framework shows potential for broad application in musculoskeletal physical therapy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2022)
Review
Orthopedics
Matthew Godlewski, Michael L. Knudsen, Jonathan P. Braman, Alicia K. Harrison
Summary: Successful reverse total shoulder arthroplasty requires careful preoperative planning and perioperative management, including considerations for preoperative comorbidity risks, perioperative pain management, and postoperative rehabilitation. Recent advancements in perioperative pain management have focused on regional blockade options, with studies supporting the use of continuous interscalene blocks or single shot blocks. Further research is needed to determine the best local anesthetic agent and delivery mechanism for optimal pain relief with minimal side effects. Proper patient management throughout the perioperative period is crucial for achieving better patient outcomes and delivering high quality patient care. An orthopedic surgery team dedicated to perioperative management is better equipped to reduce adverse events and enhance patient outcomes following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
CURRENT REVIEWS IN MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Letter
Surgery
Deborah Verran, Kim Templeton, Nicolas Sampron, Jonathan Braman, Pringl Miller
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
(2020)
Article
Orthopedics
Alicia K. Harrison, Michael L. Knudsen, Jonathan P. Braman
CURRENT REVIEWS IN MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE
(2020)