Article
Orthopedics
Kelechi R. Okoroha, Joseph S. Tramer, Lafi S. Khalil, Toufic R. Jildeh, Muhammad J. Abbas, Patrick J. Buckley, Craig Lindell, Vasilios Moutzouros
Summary: Integrating blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy into the perioperative physical therapy protocol for ACL reconstruction can lead to improved quadriceps strength and patient-reported outcomes at 6 weeks postoperatively. However, no significant differences in strength or patient-reported outcomes were found between the two groups at 3 and 6 months postoperatively.
ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Molly Cuffe, Joel Novak, Adnan Saithna, H. Scott Strohmeyer, Emily Slaven
Summary: The study examines how individuals in the United States use BFR/KAATSU devices and administer BFR/KAATSU training, as well as the safety considerations involved. The findings show that individuals from various professions use a range of devices for BFR/KAATSU training, with different parameters applied to populations with and without defined efficacy.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Cristina Bobes Alvarez, Paloma Issa-Khozouz Santamaria, Ruben Fernandez-Matias, Daniel Pecos-Martin, Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa, Samuel Fernandez-Carnero, Antonio Martinez-Amat, Tomas Gallego-Izquierdo
Summary: BFR training shows positive effects on quadriceps strength and CSA in patients undergoing ACL reconstruction and suffering from KOA, but has less significant impact on pain perception, function, and quality of life. Further research is needed to confirm its efficacy.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Robert A. Jack, Bradley S. Lambert, Corbin A. Hedt, Domenica Delgado, Haley Goble, Patrick C. McCulloch
Summary: This study aimed to determine whether blood flow restriction therapy (BFR) combined with standard rehabilitation after ACLR could decrease the loss of lean mass and bone mass, and improve function. The results showed that BFR could reduce muscle and bone loss for up to 12 weeks postoperatively, and improve the time to return to sport (RTS) with comparable functional outcomes to standard rehabilitation.
SPORTS HEALTH-A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Robert Solsona, Hugues Berthelot, Fabio Borrani, Anthony M. J. Sanchez
Summary: The study found that sprint interval exercises (SIT) with gravity-induced blood flow restriction (G-BFR) led to lower mechanical, cardiorespiratory, and skeletal muscle oxygenation responses compared to other conditions. Training with BFR at 60% occlusive pressure (BFR60) resulted in higher blood accumulation in working muscles, potentially affecting cellular stress. Both hypoxia (HYP) and G-BFR induced local hypoxia, with G-BFR showing higher levels during both exercise bouts and recovery periods.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Robert Solsona, Romeo Deriaz, Fabio Borrani, Anthony M. J. Sanchez
Summary: This study compared muscle deoxygenation and reoxygenation kinetics during a sprint interval protocol under four different modalities. It found that reoxygenation was delayed in the blood flow restriction condition, and reoxygenation was slower in the gravity-induced blood flow restriction condition.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Sport Sciences
Pierre Sinclair, Murtaza Kadhum, Bruce Paton
Summary: Intermittent cuff deflations during training intervals do not improve tolerance to exercise during blood flow restriction training. However, there may be some improvement in perceived exertion, with no significant difference in strength gain.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yan Li, Janesya Sutedjo, Yu-Chen Chen, Jian-Ping Gu
Summary: The study compared the effectiveness and patient comfort between using a dial sphygmomanometer cuff and a tourniquet in blocking superficial venous blood flow during thrombolytic treatment of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis. The results showed that using a dial sphygmomanometer cuff achieved better thrombus clearance rate and higher patient comfort compared to using a tourniquet.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pat R. Vehrs, Chase Blazzard, Hannah C. Hart, Nicole Kasper, Ryan Lacey, Daniela Lopez, Shay Richards, Dennis L. Eggett
Summary: This study measured arterial occlusion pressure (AOP) in the dominant and non-dominant legs of males and females using different cuff inflation protocols. The results showed no significant differences in AOP within or between the legs, or between sexes. AOP measurements were highly reliable, and the choice of cuff inflation protocol was a matter of personal preference. It is important to measure AOP in both limbs to ensure safe and effective use of blood flow restriction (BFR) during exercise.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
Nico Nitzsche, Alexander Staeuber, Samuel Tiede, Henry Schulz
Summary: This meta-analysis compared the effectiveness of low-load resistance training with Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) and conventional resistance training on muscle strength, volume, and pain in individuals with lower limb impairments. The results showed that there was no significant difference in these outcomes between the two training methods.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yahui Zhang, Yujia Zhang, Yinfen Wang, Xiuli Xu, Jing Jin, Xiaodong Zhang, Wei Zhang, Wenbin Wei, Chubin Zhong, Guifu Wu
Summary: This study investigated acute hemodynamics during enhanced external counterpulsation with different sequences in the lower extremities. EECP-3 improved blood flow, velocity, and ACCs in the anterior tibial artery. EECP-1 and EECP-2 increased blood flow velocity and peripheral resistance in the inferior knee artery but reduced blood flow in the posterior tibial artery.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Hyung Min Hahn, Tae Wook Kim, Duy Quang Thai, Il Jae Lee
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between the use of vasopressors and outcomes of free tissue transfer in lower extremity reconstruction. The results showed that the intraoperative and postoperative use of vasopressors was not significantly associated with the success rate of free flaps.
Article
Surgery
Jun-Young Park, Hyunsuk Peter Suh, Jin Geun Kwon, Jihion Yu, Joonho Lee, Jai-Hyun Hwang, Joon Pio Hong, Young-Kug Kim
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of epidural anesthesia on the arterial maximal flow velocity of free flap in microvascular lower extremity reconstruction. The results showed that epidural anesthesia increased the arterial maximal flow velocity of the free flap and decreased postoperative pain and opioid requirements.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Olurotimi O. Komolafe, Victor A. Adetiloye, Oluwagbemiga O. Ayoola, Olufemi Adefehinti, Chidiogo Onwuka
Summary: This study found abnormal peripheral hemodynamic characteristics in the lower limbs of children with sickle cell anemia, but no evidence of occlusive peripheral artery disease.
Article
Sport Sciences
Alexander H. K. Montoye, Sylvia E. Neph, Audrey A. Plouffe, Joseph D. Vondrasek, Jackson T. Nordbeck, Benjamin A. Cox, Jennifer R. Vranish
Summary: The use of cuffs to reduce blood flow to the limb before or during exercise has become popular for training and rehabilitation. This study compared different cuff brands and widths in determining limb occlusion pressure (LOP) and developed prediction equations for LOP based on variables such as mean arterial pressure (MAP) and BMI. The study found differences in LOP across cuff brands/widths and concluded that equations using MAP and BMI are most accurate for predicting LOP.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
John J. Feldman, Eric N. Bowman, Barry B. Phillips, John C. Weinlein
ORTHOPEDIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2016)
Article
Orthopedics
Eric N. Bowman, Justin D. Hallock, Thomas W. Throckmorton, Fredrick M. Azar
INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS
(2018)
Article
Orthopedics
Eric N. Bowman, Charles T. Mehlman, Christopher J. Lindsell, Junichi Tamai
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS
(2011)
Article
Orthopedics
Eric N. Bowman, Rami Elshaar, Heather Milligan, Gregory Jue, Karen Mohr, Patty Brown, Drew M. Watanabe, Orr Limpisvasti
JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY
(2020)
Article
Orthopedics
Eric N. Bowman, Orr Limpisvasti, Brian J. Cole, Neal S. ElAttrache
Summary: The study found that surgeon preferences for ACLR graft are influenced by multiple factors, with patient age being the most important. Autograft options such as patellar and quadriceps tendon were preferred for younger patients. Fellowship training and practice demographics also played a role in graft preference.
ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Eric N. Bowman, Thomas H. Freeman, Orr Limpisvasti, Brian J. Cole, Neal S. ElAttrache
Summary: The study revealed that 55% of surgeons prefer anteromedial (AM) portal drilling, 32% prefer retrograde, and 14% prefer transtibial (TT) for ACLR femoral tunnel technique. Sports Medicine fellowship experience was the strongest predictor of current practice, indicating that surgeon training and years in practice significantly influence preference for femoral tunnel drilling technique.
Article
Orthopedics
Eric N. Bowman, Justin D. Hallock, Daniel B. Wells, Ahmad O. El Masri, Barry B. Phillips
Summary: The study describes a modified surgical technique for treating patellar instability, showing that modified MQTFL reconstruction is a safe and effective procedure with good short-term outcomes in improving patients' range of motion and function postoperatively, resulting in high overall satisfaction rate.
TECHNIQUES IN ORTHOPAEDICS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Nitin B. Jain, Gregory D. Ayers, Helen Koudelkova, Kristin R. Archer, Rebecca Dickinson, Brian Richardson, Marian Derryberry, John E. Kuhn, Andrew Neviaser, Brian R. Wolf, Bruce S. Miller, C. Benjamin Ma, Carolyn Hettrich, Edwin E. Spencer, Eric McCarty, John D. Kelly, Keith M. Baumgarten, Matthew Smith, Michael Khazzam, Rick W. Wright, Adam Seidl, Alan Zhang, Andrew F. Kuntz, Anthony Luke, Armando Vidal, Asheesh Bedi, Brian Feeley, Brian J. Sennett, Carlin Senter, Charles Cox, Christina Ruth Allen, Drew A. Lansdown, Eileen Crawford, Eric Bowman, Grant Jones, Gregory Cvetanovich, James E. Carpenter, John A. Grant, Jonathan T. Bravman, Julie Bishop, Kyle R. Duchman, Lily Bogunovic, Matthew Bollier, Matthew J. Matava, Michael Freehill, Michelle Wolcott, Miltiadis H. Zgonis, Rachel Frank, Robert Westermann, Robert H. Brophy, Scott Mair, Becky (Mary) Leibold, Corey Snyder, Ed Mulligan, Garrett Rich, Jeremy Zens, Marisa Pontillo, Mike Shaffer, Mitch Salsbery, Pamela Andringa, Sarah Powlowsky, Suzanne Schroeder, Tim Uhl, Peter Kim, Joshua DeClercq, Kimberly Williams, Anna Whitney
Article
Orthopedics
Eric N. Bowman, Nathan E. Marshall, Michael B. Gerhardt, Michael B. Banffy
ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2019)