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Kale S, Vatkar A. Beyond the Back: The Science of Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections. J Orthop Case Rep 2024; 14:6-10. [PMID: 39035395 PMCID: PMC11258721 DOI: 10.13107/jocr.2024.v14.i07.4554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Chronic low back pain causes significant morbidity and increases the global burden of disability. It has been shown to increase psychological, physical, and monetary load on the world population, In the USA alone, it causes an economic burden of 100 billion dollars/year [1]. Low back pain has been referred to as sciatica pain, lumbar radiculopathy, lumbar nerve entrapment, and neurogenic claudication. It is basically pain arising from the lower back region and radiating like a current to the lower limbs. The two prime causes of this low back pain with radiculopathy are intervertebral disc disease and facet joint arthritis [2]. The pathological aging changes happening in intervertebral disk cause disk herniation and other degenerative diseases such as lumbar canal stenosis and chronic instability. Lumbar radiculopathy or sciatica is mainly caused by compression of the nerve by protruded nucleus pulposus, which is the jelly like material of intervertebral disk [3,4]. Most of the patients with intervertebral disk disease and sciatica can be managed with conservative measures. These include anti-inflammatory analgesics, neuropathic medications such as pregabalin and gabapentin, regular exercises, and epidural steroid injections [5-7]. These measures help to prevent surgery. Significant compression of nerves with no relief from conservative measures qualifies to surgical intervention [2]. ESI, which has been used since 1952, is mainly used for lumbar and neck pain with radicular pain. It has shown excellent and quick results with minimal adverse effects. The ESI consists of injecting the steroids with or without local anesthetic medication in the epidural space to decrease the discogenic source of pain [8-11]. LSEI can be divided according to the needle route (interlaminar, transforaminal, or caudal). In this article, we will go over the various approaches for intralaminar (between the 2 adjacent laminae of lumbar vertebrae), transforaminal (through the intervertebral foramen), and caudal (through the sacral hiatus) epidural steroid injections [12-14].
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- Sachin Kale
- Department of Orthopedics, D Y Patil Hospital and Medical College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Orthopedic, Spine Surgery Unit, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Irigoyen-Camacho ME, Velazquez-Alva MC, Zepeda-Zepeda MA, Lazarevich I, Castano-Seiquer A, Flores-Fraile J. Physical Performance, Body Composition, and Oral Health in Community-Residing Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study. Geriatrics (Basel) 2024; 9:89. [PMID: 39051253 PMCID: PMC11270300 DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics9040089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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Physical activity is essential for healthy aging. This study aimed to identify an association between physical performance, body fat percentage (%BF), and the perception of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in independent older adults. METHOD A group of active older adults was selected from a government-sponsored reunion center in Mexico City. OHRQoL was assessed using the General Oral Health Index (GOHAI), and nutritional status was assessed using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) tool. A short physical performance battery (SPPB) was applied, and, for body composition, DXA (dual X-ray absorptiometry) was conducted. Data were analyzed using logistic regression models, and marginal probabilities were obtained. RESULTS This study involved 366 participants; their mean age was 73.9 (±6.2) years, and 24.9% had type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). OHRQoL information revealed that pain or discomfort in the oral cavity was perceived by 63.9% of the older adults during the previous three months. The SPPB score was low in 159 (43.44%) participants. The logistic regression model revealed that age (OR = 1.13, p < 0.001), T2DM (OR = 2.10, p = 0.009), the risk of malnutrition/malnutrition (OR = 1.76, p = 0.047), high %BF (OR = 1.09, <0.001), and poor OHRQoL (OR = 1.96, p = 0.009) were associated with deteriorated physical performance. CONCLUSION OHRQoL self-perception, excess body fat, and nutritional status impacted physical performance. Aging well requires a comprehensive approach.
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- Maria Esther Irigoyen-Camacho
- Health Care Department, Metropolitan Autonomous University, Calzada del Hueso 1100, Col. Villa Quietud, Mexico City 04960, Mexico; (M.A.Z.-Z.); (I.L.)
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- Health Care Department, Metropolitan Autonomous University, Calzada del Hueso 1100, Col. Villa Quietud, Mexico City 04960, Mexico; (M.A.Z.-Z.); (I.L.)
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- Health Care Department, Metropolitan Autonomous University, Calzada del Hueso 1100, Col. Villa Quietud, Mexico City 04960, Mexico; (M.A.Z.-Z.); (I.L.)
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- Health Care Department, Metropolitan Autonomous University, Calzada del Hueso 1100, Col. Villa Quietud, Mexico City 04960, Mexico; (M.A.Z.-Z.); (I.L.)
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Salamanca, C. Alfonso X el Sabio, s.n., 37008 Salamanca, Spain;
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Kirker K, Masaracchio MF, Loghmani P, Torres-Panchame RE, Mattia M, States R. Management of lumbar spinal stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of rehabilitation, surgical, injection, and medication interventions. Physiother Theory Pract 2023; 39:241-286. [PMID: 34978252 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.2012860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) has a substantial impact on mobility, autonomy, and quality of life. Previous reviews have demonstrated inconsistent results and/or have not delineated between specific nonsurgical interventions. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this systematic review is to assess the effectiveness of interventions in the management of LSS. METHODS Eligible studies were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or prospective studies, included patients with LSS, assessed the effectiveness of any interventions (rehabilitation, surgical, injection, medication), included at least two intervention groups, and included at least one measure of pain, disability, ambulation assessment, or LSS-specific symptoms. Eighty-five articles met inclusion criteria. Meta-analyses were conducted across outcomes. Effect sizes were calculated using Hedge's g and reported descriptively. Formal grading of evidence was conducted. RESULTS Meta-analysis comparing rehabilitation to no treatment/placebo demonstrated significant effects on pain favoring rehabilitation (mean difference, MD -1.63; 95% CI: -2.68, -0.57; I2 = 71%; p = .002). All other comparisons to no treatment/placebo revealed nonsignificant findings. The level of evidence ranged from very low to high for rehabilitation and medication versus no treatment/placebo for pain, disability, ambulation ability, and LSS symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Although the findings of this review are inconclusive regarding superiority of interventions, this accentuates the value of multimodal patient-centered care in the management of patients with LSS.
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- Kaitlin Kirker
- Department of Physical Therapy, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Allied Health, Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Psaltos DJ, Mamashli F, Adamusiak T, Demanuele C, Santamaria M, Czech MD. Wearable-Based Stair Climb Power Estimation and Activity Classification. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:6600. [PMID: 36081058 PMCID: PMC9459813 DOI: 10.3390/s22176600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Stair climb power (SCP) is a clinical measure of leg muscular function assessed in-clinic via the Stair Climb Power Test (SCPT). This method is subject to human error and cannot provide continuous remote monitoring. Continuous monitoring using wearable sensors may provide a more comprehensive assessment of lower-limb muscular function. In this work, we propose an algorithm to classify stair climbing periods and estimate SCP from a lower-back worn accelerometer, which strongly agrees with the clinical standard (r = 0.92, p < 0.001; ICC = 0.90, [0.82, 0.94]). Data were collected in-lab from healthy adults (n = 65) performing the four-step SCPT and a walking assessment while instrumented (accelerometer + gyroscope), which allowed us to investigate tradeoffs between sensor modalities. Using two classifiers, we were able to identify periods of stair ascent with >89% accuracy [sensitivity = >0.89, specificity = >0.90] using two ensemble machine learning algorithms, trained on accelerometer signal features. Minimal changes in model performances were observed using the gyroscope alone (±0−6% accuracy) versus the accelerometer model. While we observed a slight increase in accuracy when combining gyroscope and accelerometer (about +3−6% accuracy), this is tolerable to preserve battery life in the at-home environment. This work is impactful as it shows potential for an accelerometer-based at-home assessment of SCP.
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Physical Competence, Physical Well-Being, and Perceived Physical Literacy among Older Adults in Day Care Centers of Hong Kong. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19073851. [PMID: 35409534 PMCID: PMC8997690 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19073851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In Hong Kong, where the aging problem is inevitable, it is increasingly common for older adults to be admitted to day care centers. However, there has been limited research exploring conceivable indicators of healthy aging among older adults in such settings. The present study investigated the associations among the three indicators (physical competence, physical well-being, and perceived physical literacy) among older adults in day care centers of Hong Kong. A total of 97 participants (aged 60 years old or above) participated in the study from April to July 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Data on participants’ sociodemographic information, physical competence (PC), physical well-being (PWB), and perceived physical literacy (PPL) were collected. Our results showed that the level of PC reached a high level among the participants. Positive correlations were found between PC and PWB and between PPL and PWB (r = 0.22−0.23, p < 0.05). However, PC was not associated with PPL (r = 0.11, p > 0.05). In addition, as a component within PPL, “knowledge and understanding” (KU) was found to be correlated with PC (r = 0.21, p < 0.05) and had a positive and moderate correlation with PWB (r = 0.35, p < 0.01). The results suggest that older adults admitted to day care centers maintain and enhance their physical competence to improve their physical well-being. Greater knowledge and understanding of physical literacy and physical health should be delivered among day care centers considering future development.
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Przkora R, Sibille K, Victor S, Meroney M, Leeuwenburgh C, Gardner A, Vasilopoulos T, Parvataneni HK. Blood flow restriction exercise to attenuate postoperative loss of function after total knee replacement: a randomized pilot study. Eur J Transl Myol 2021; 31. [PMID: 34459574 PMCID: PMC8495367 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2021.9932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Aging well is directly associated with a healthy lifestyle. The focus of this paper is to relate that attenuation of postoperative loss of muscle function after a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an important consideration. Because patients usually do not tolerate standard high-resistance exercise in the preoperative or postoperative period, they often experience a decline in strength and function. Therefore, we tested the feasibility and acceptability of an alternative low-resistance exercise protocol with blood flow restriction (BFR) using a tourniquet in the preoperative period for patients awaiting TKA. We recruited patients undergoing a TKA and randomized six to the BFR exercise for 4 weeks prior to surgery and four to standard of care (no exercise). We measured physical function using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), leg strength (peak torque), and pain (numerical pain score) 4 to 5 weeks preoperatively and 2 weeks postoperatively. The clinical management, e.g., anesthetic management, did not differ between groups. No complications were observed. Our findings demonstrate the feasibility and acceptability of the BFR intervention. Although preliminary and not powered for comparison, the BFR group demonstrated less decline in SPPB following surgery (−2.2, 95%CI:−4.4,0.1) compared to the no exercise group (−4.8, 95%CI:−7.8,−1.7). No differences were noted for the 6MWT, leg strength, and pain measurements. We conclude that preoperative low-resistance exercise using the BFR is feasible and acceptable, and this test warrants investigation as an intervention to potentially attenuate the postoperative loss of physical function after TKA.
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- Rene Przkora
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA; Department of Aging and Geriatric Research, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida.
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- Department of Aging and Geriatric Research, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA; Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida.
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- Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance, Gainesville, Florida.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA; Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida.
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Przkora R, Sibille K, Victor S, Meroney M, Leeuwenburgh C, Gardner A, Vasilopoulos T, Parvataneni HK. Assessing the feasibility of using the short physical performance battery to measure function in the immediate postoperative period after total knee replacement. Eur J Transl Myol 2021; 31. [PMID: 33840178 PMCID: PMC8274223 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2021.9673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Measurements of physical function after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are uncertain and require investments for special equipment, space, and staff. Therefore, we evaluated the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) 4 to 6 weeks preoperatively and 2 weeks following TKA as this test battery addresses lower extremity strength, coordination, and balance, without additional special investments. For context, we also employed the Six-Minute Walk test (6MWT) and peak torque knee extension. Our analysis consisted of three women and one man, with average ages of 68.3±3.9 years. Patients showed a decrease in all functional measurements: SPPB (mean change: -4.8±1.9, 44% decrease), 6MWT (-0.37±.21 m/s, 34% decrease), and peak torque (-11.8±8.8°/s, 68% decrease). Our findings suggest the SPPB is feasible and can be integrated easily in daily clinical practice.
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- Rene Przkora
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida; Department of Aging and Geriatric Research, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida.
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- Department of Aging and Geriatric Research, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida; Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida.
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- Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance, Gainesville, Florida.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida.
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Huang Y, Sum KWR, Yang YJ, Chun-Yiu Yeung N. Measurements of Older Adults' Physical Competence under the Concept of Physical Literacy: A Scoping Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17186570. [PMID: 32916990 PMCID: PMC7558186 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17186570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Physical literacy, especially in the fields of physical education and public health, has been gaining global interest in recent years. Applying an appropriate method to measure physical competence under the concept of physical literacy for older adults aligns with the goal of healthy aging. In this scoping review, we reflected on previous empirical studies regarding the measurements of physical competence among older adults holistically and systematically to identify and analyze gaps in the topic of “physical literacy” among older adults as a precursor to a systematic review. We searched five databases using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) for Protocols guidelines: (1) SPORTDiscus; (2) PubMed; (3) Scopus; (4) ScienceDirect; and (5) Web of Science. There were 29 studies included in our thematic analysis. Through our review, we found that 73% of the mean age of the participants comprised older baby boomers who were from 65–74 years old as aging continues. Therefore, more effort should be made in developing physical literacy for older adults with the goal of health promotion. Our results showed that most studies adopted both self-reported and objective measures, in which objective measures were widely embraced by scholars in the measurement, while self-reported measures were encouraged to be included in the assessment as well. Using assessment tools to measure a combination of actual physical competence and perceived physical competence is recommended in the measurement of physical competence, especially in older adults. In addition, other elements of physical literacy should be taken into account when measuring physical competency in older adults. For future implementation, when framing the model to chart physical literacy for older adults, it is important to review the definition again and adopt a holistic measurement system including every aspect of physical literacy.
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- Yan Huang
- Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (Y.H.); (Y.-J.Y.)
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- Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (Y.H.); (Y.-J.Y.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (Y.H.); (Y.-J.Y.)
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- The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China;
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