Article
Orthopedics
Duck Kyu Kim, Jiyong Ahn, Seon Ae Kim, Eun Jeong Go, Dong Hwan Lee, Seung Chan Park, Asode Ananthram Shetty, Seok Jung Kim
Summary: Through a controlled laboratory study in rabbits, it was found that injection of atelocollagen significantly improved the regeneration of damaged patellar tendons, indicating its potential for the treatment of patellar tendinopathy.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Johann Zwirner, Aqeeda Singh, Francesca Templer, Benjamin Ondruschka, Niels Hammer
Summary: This study investigated the histological characteristics of plantar and posterior heel spurs, suggesting they may not be pathological but rather results of traction forces. Both types of spurs shared common features such as trabecular architecture or tip direction in relation to attached soft tissues.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Adam B. Rosen, Elizabeth Wellsandt, Mike Nicola, Matthew A. Tao
Summary: Patellar tendinopathy is a common but misunderstood condition, which hinders clinicians' ability to provide effective treatment interventions. Patients often experience long-term, mild to moderate pain, reduced flexibility and strength, and decreased physical function. Load-management strategies and progressive tendon loading exercises are the most effective treatment options.
JOURNAL OF ATHLETIC TRAINING
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Emrah Caliskan, Ilker Eren, Lercan Aslan, Ozgur Koyuncu, Aksel Seyahi, Mehmet Demirhan
Summary: This study evaluated the surgical outcomes of arthroscopic removal of intraosseous deposits in patients with calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff. The results showed that there was no significant difference in postoperative pain scores, shoulder function scores, and quality of life scores between patients with pure tendinous involvement and those with tendinous and intraosseous involvement. Patients with tendinous and intraosseous involvement had a higher number of preoperative injections.
KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
A. E. Sahin, Y. Cayir, A. Imerci, H. Uzkeser, F. Akcay
Summary: This article discusses the treatment methods for heel spur, noting the differences between traditional treatment choices and acupuncture. The author attempts to prove the effectiveness of acupuncture in heel spur through a case study.
WEST INDIAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Donald R. Fredericks, Sean E. Slaven, Conor F. McCarthy, Marvin E. Dingle, Daniel I. Brooks, Theodore J. Steelman, Michael A. Donohue, Daniel W. Griffin, Jeffrey R. Giuliani, Jonathan F. Dickens
Summary: The study found that the incidence of patellar tendon ruptures in the US military population is higher than in the civilian population, with men, Black servicemembers, and those aged 35 to 44 being at highest risk. Three-quarters of patients were able to return to their previous activity levels, and the rerupture rate was low and unaffected by fixation method.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Deborah A. R. Seligman, Deirdre Dawson, David L. Streiner, David J. Seligman, Aileen Davis
Summary: The study compared the effectiveness of soft and hard orthotics in treating heel pain and plantar fasciitis, finding both to be effective in pain relief but soft orthotics being less expensive. Age did not affect orthotic effectiveness.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Davide Bizzoca, Giovanni Brunetti, Lorenzo Moretti, Andrea Piazzolla, Giovanni Vicenti, Francesco Luca Moretti, Giuseppe Solarino, Biagio Moretti
Summary: This study aims to summarize the current evidence regarding the clinical effectiveness of PDRN in the management of tendon disorders. Nine studies, including two in vivo studies and seven clinical studies, were included in this systematic review. The results showed that PDRN is effective and safe in treating tendonopathies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yamin Shu, Qilin Zhang, Xucheng He, Yanxin Liu, Pan Wu, Li Chen
Summary: This study systematically explored the association between fluoroquinolones and tendonitis and tendon rupture using the FAERS database. Fluoroquinolones were found to be associated with serious outcomes and early occurrence of tendonitis and tendon rupture. Ciprofloxacin showed the strongest association with tendonitis, while levofloxacin showed the strongest association with tendon rupture.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wesley Matthews, Richard Ellis, James Furness, Wayne A. Hing
Summary: There is significant variation in the methodology and outcome measures used to diagnose Achilles tendinopathy. Subjective measures include self-reported location of pain and pain with tendon loading activities, while objective measures consist of tendon palpation and tendon pain during loading activities. The VISA-A questionnaire is commonly used as an outcome measure for monitoring Achilles tendinopathy.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yasuaki Tamaki, Tomohiro Goto, Joji Iwase, Keizo Wada, Yasuyuki Omichi, Daisuke Hamada, Yoshihiro Tsuruo, Koichi Sairyo
Summary: Iliopsoas impingement after total hip arthroplasty is caused by implant irritation, but changes in the muscle have not been quantitatively evaluated. This study assessed changes in the surface pressure of the iliopsoas muscle when the implant alignment was varied.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Sylwia Dabrowska, Martyna Ekiert-Radecka, Joanna Karbowniczek, Wladyslaw P. Weglarz, Marcin Heljak, Maciej Lojkowski, Rafal Obuchowicz, Wojciech Swieszkowski, Andrzej Mlyniec
Summary: This study investigates the influence of early-stage calcification on the mechanical and structural properties of tendon fascicle bundles. It reveals that the calcification process modifies the collagen-matrix relationships and leads to a change in their mechanical properties. These findings provide insights into the pathogenesis of clinical conditions caused by calcification and contribute to the development of effective treatments.
ACTA BIOMATERIALIA
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Meizi Wang, Shudong Li, Ee-Chon Teo, Gusztav Fekete, Yaodong Gu
Summary: The therapeutic benefit of high heel shoes for plantar fasciitis treatment is controversial. Elevating heel height may help distribute body weight and reduce plantar fascia strain, but can also increase the risk of developing plantar fasciitis. The study found that as heel height increased from 3 to 7 cm, strain on the plantar fascia also increased, with the highest strain occurring near the heel pain site.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Shawn L. Hanlon, Ryan T. Pohlig, Karin Gravare Silbernagel
Summary: Three subgroups of patients with Achilles tendinopathy were identified, namely activity dominant, psychosocial dominant, and structure dominant. Each subgroup differed in patient characteristics and clinical attributes.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anna-Lena Mueller, Aranka Brockmueller, Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara, Mehdi Shakibaei
Summary: Tendinitis is a common tendon disease caused by mechanical overuse, injuries, drug abuse, and lifestyle factors. Nuclear factor kappa B is an important pro-inflammatory transcription factor that regulates genes involved in inflammation, degradation, and cell death. Plant-derived nutraceuticals can target multiple signaling pathways and suppress inflammation in tendinitis.
Correction
Orthopedics
R. Deviandri, H. C. van der Veen, A. M. T. Lubis, I. van den Akker-Scheek, M. J. Postma
KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
(2023)
Review
Orthopedics
R. Deviandri, H. C. van der Veen, A. M. T. Lubis, I Van den Akker-Scheek, M. J. Postma
Summary: This study systematically reviewed health-economic evaluations of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and compared the cost-effectiveness of reconstruction surgery (ACLR) and non-operative treatment (NO). The results suggest that early ACLR may be the more cost-effective strategy for athletes and young populations with high-activity levels, while non-operative treatment with optional delayed ACLR may be more cost-effective. However, for middle-aged individuals with moderate activity levels, early ACLR may not be more cost-effective than delayed ACLR.
KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
(2023)
Review
Orthopedics
H. W. van Kouswijk, H. G. van Keeken, J. J. W. Ploegmakers, G. H. Seeber, I. van den Akker-scheek
Summary: A systematic review found that exercise interventions after lower limb-salvage surgery (LSS) for sarcoma have low therapeutic validity and effectiveness. Further research is needed. Evaluatiom: 7 out of 10.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Orthopedics
Tianshun Xie, Reinoud W. Brouwer, Inge van den Akker-Scheek, Hugo C. van der Veen
Summary: This study aimed to review the literature on the association between knee joint line obliquity (KJLO) and clinical outcome after high tibial osteotomy (HTO) for medial knee osteoarthritis and summarize the KJLO cut-off value used in these studies. The results showed conflicting findings on the associations between postoperative KJLO and patient-reported outcome, medial knee cartilage regeneration, and 10-year surgical survival. The clinical relevance of KJLO after HTO remains controversial.
KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Francoise J. M. Notenboom-Nas, Grietje E. Knol-de Vries, Marijke C. P. Slieker-ten Hove, Janny H. Dekker, Debby G. Keuken, Gommert A. van Koeveringe, Marco H. Blanker
Summary: This study aimed to compare male and female pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function and assess its relationship with the number and type of pelvic floor symptoms (PFS). The study found that males had higher muscle tone in the external anal sphincter and puborectal muscle, while females had weaker maximum voluntary contraction and endurance. There are differences in PFM function between males and females, which are clinically significant.
NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Marlinde L. van Dijk, Leonie M. te Loo, Joyce Vrijsen, Inge van den Akker-scheek, Sanne Westerveld, Marjan Annema, Andre van Beek, Jip van den Berg, Alexander L. Boerboom, Adrie Bouma, Martine de Bruijne, Jeroen Crasborn, Johanna M. van Dongen, Anouk Driessen, Karin Eijkelenkamp, Nies Goelema, Jasmijn Holla, Johan de Jong, Anoek de Joode, Arthur Kievit, Josine van't Klooster, Hinke Kruizenga, Marike van der Leeden, Lilian Linders, Jenny Marks-Vieveen, Douwe Johannes Mulder, Femmy Muller, Femke van Nassau, Joske Nauta, Suzanne Oostvogels, Jessica Oude Sogtoen, Hidde P. van der Ploeg, Patrick Rijnbeek, Linda Schouten, Rhoda Schuling, Erik H. Serne, Simone Smuling, Maarten R. Soeters, Evert A. L. M. Verhagen, Johannes Zwerver, Rienk Dekker, Willem van Mechelen, Judith G. M. Jelsma
Summary: This study aims to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a dedicated lifestyle front office (LFO) in promoting patient-centered lifestyle care and connecting with community-based lifestyle initiatives. Two parallel pragmatic randomized controlled trials will be conducted for cardiovascular disorders and musculoskeletal disorders.
Article
Orthopedics
Mark Zee, Michele Keizer, Jos van Raaij, Juha Hijmans, Inge van den Akker-scheek, Ron Diercks
Summary: The study aimed to determine whether the range of tibial rotation (rTR) increases after ACL injury and whether it returns to normal after ACL reconstruction (ACLR). The results showed that rTR increased during high-demand tasks compared to low-demand tasks. Before ACLR, rTR was smaller in the ACL-deficient knees compared to the contralateral knees. After ACLR, rTR increased compared to pre-operative but was still smaller than the contralateral knees.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sjoukje Bouma, Martin Stevens, Lucas van der Woude, Ron Diercks, Inge van den Akker-scheek
Summary: This study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators perceived by primary and secondary healthcare professionals in implementing lifestyle-related treatment modalities in patients with hip/knee osteoarthritis. The findings suggest that focusing on societal factors rather than individual factors could improve the implementation of these treatment modalities.
Article
Orthopedics
Tianshun Xie, Maarten R. Huizinga, Inge van den Akker-Scheek, Hugo C. van der Veen, Reinoud W. Brouwer
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the association between change in knee joint line obliquity (KJLO) and patient-reported outcome, radiological progression of osteoarthritis, and surgical survival after lateral closing-wedge high tibial osteotomy (HTO). The results showed that increased KJLO (postoperative MPTA ≥ 95.0°) or MPTA change ≥ 8.0° after HTO did not adversely affect patient-reported outcome, radiological progression of osteoarthritis, or surgical survival at an average 5-year follow-up.
KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Sjoukje Bouma, Inge van den Akker-scheek, Dieuwke Schiphof, Lucas van der Woude, Ron Diercks, Martin Stevens
Summary: This study aims to identify and address barriers to implementing lifestyle-related treatment modalities (LRTMs) in the conservative treatment of patients with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis from the perspective of healthcare professionals (HCPs). Fourteen implementation strategies were selected, including "build a coalition" and "develop stakeholder interrelationships".
MUSCULOSKELETAL CARE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Marleen Ieke Tibben, Erik Van Wensen, Beorn Nijenhuis, Johannes Zwerver
Summary: This study presents a case series of 4 advanced skill-level athletes with suspected task-specific dystonia. The combination of standardized behavioural therapy and relaxation techniques, in the form of hypnosis, proved to be a safe and promising treatment, resulting in improvement and full recovery of the athletes' performance.
TREMOR AND OTHER HYPERKINETIC MOVEMENTS
(2023)