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Jimenez Martín F, Rubio Bolivar R, Rico Elvira S, Rubio Bolivar J, Hernández Herrero D. [Anatomic joint models for eco-guided interventionism training manufacture]. Rehabilitacion (Madr) 2023; 57:100722. [PMID: 35287960 DOI: 10.1016/j.rh.2021.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Eco-guided interventionism has changed the way Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialists deal with musculoskeletal pain and other problems such as spasticity. The implementation of the Eco-Guided Intervention Units improves the results of the usual minimally invasive treatments in our speciality's clinical practice. The biggest drawback of this practice is the long learning curve and the difficulty of practice during training courses. OBJECTIVE To develop a system of phantoms that allow the practice of interventionism in anatomical models by shortening learning times and improving certainty by achieving the objective of interventionist practice. METHODS Describes the method of manufacturing three-dimensional models of joints with images obtained from computerized axial tomography, and their subsequent inclusion in gelatin's made molds, which allow to obtain phantoms, similar to real joint models, that allow to study using ultrasound techniques, and the practice of eco-guided interventionism. CONCLUSION Three-dimensional joint models made with gelatin are useful in the practice and learning of joint eco-guided interventionism techniques.
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- F Jimenez Martín
- Servicio de Rehabilitación, Hospital Universitario la Paz/Cantoblanco/Carlos III, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Audiovisuales, Hospital Universitario la Paz/Cantoblanco/Carlos III, Madrid, España
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- Centro Avanzado de Simulación y Entrenamiento Clínico CEASEC, IdiPaz Hospital Universitario la Paz/Cantoblanco/Carlos III, Madrid, España
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- Centro Avanzado de Simulación y Entrenamiento Clínico CEASEC, IdiPaz Hospital Universitario la Paz/Cantoblanco/Carlos III, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Rehabilitación, Hospital Universitario la Paz/Cantoblanco/Carlos III, Madrid, España.
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Surgical Treatment Outcome of de Quervain’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2022; 10:e4305. [PMID: 35539295 PMCID: PMC9076451 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000004305] [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: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Background: Surgical release of the extensor retinaculum is performed as a treatment for de Quervain’s (DQ) disease when conservative treatment fails. In the literature, there is no consensus about the effectiveness of a surgical release in patients with DQ, the complication rate, or which type of incision is superior. Therefore, a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted. Methods: A systematic search was performed in Embase, Medline Ovid, Web of Science Core Collection, Cochrane, and Google Scholar. Articles regarding surgical treatment of DQ disease that reported outcome and complications were included. We extracted exact values of visual analog scale scores and percentages of patients who experienced pain at follow-up. Complications assessed were (sub) luxation, superficial radial nerve injuries, wound infections, and scar problems. Results: Twenty-one studies with a total of 939 patients were included. Five percent of these patients (95% CI 1%–18%) did not show complete remission of pain at follow-up. When pooled, the mean reduction in visual analog scale scores was 5.7 (95% CI 5.3–6.1) on a 0–10 scale. No difference in outcome between different types of surgery or incisions was seen. Based on the meta-analysis, the pooled complication rate was 11% (95% CI 5%–22%). Conclusions: Five percent of patients still have residual pain after surgical release of the first extensor compartment. Surgery type, as well as the type of incision, did not affect outcome or complication. Thus, surgical release of the extensor retinaculum for DQ disease is an effective treatment, regardless of the type of surgery.
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BACKGROUND Despite previous studies demonstrating the benefit of office-based ultrasonography for musculoskeletal evaluation, many hand surgery clinics have yet to adopt this practice. The authors conducted a cost-benefit analysis of establishing an ultrasound machine in a hand clinic. METHODS The authors used the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Physician/Supplier Procedure Summary, and Physician Compare National Downloadable File databases to estimate provider reimbursement and annual frequency of office-based upper extremity-related ultrasound procedures. Ultrasound machine cost, maintenance fees, and consumable supply prices were gleaned from the literature. The primary outcomes were net cost-benefit difference and benefit-cost ratio at 1 year, 5 years, and 10 years after implementation. Sensitivity analyses were performed by varying factors that influence the net cost-benefit difference. RESULTS The estimated total initial expense to establish ultrasonography in the clinic was $53,985. The overall cost-benefit difference was -$49,530 per practice at the end of the first year (benefit-cost ratio, 0.3), -$1049 after 5 years (benefit-cost ratio, 1.0), and $52,022 after 10 years (benefit-cost ratio, 1.4). Benefits primarily accrued because of physician reimbursements. One-way sensitivity analysis revealed machine price, annual procedure volume, and reimbursement rate as the most influential parameters in determining the benefit-cost ratio. Ultrasonography was cost beneficial when the machine price was less than $46,000 or if the billing frequency exceeded six times per week. A societal perspective analysis demonstrated a large net benefit of $218,162 after 5 years. CONCLUSIONS Implementation of office-based ultrasound imaging can result in a positive financial return on investment. Ultrasound machine cost and procedural volume were the most critical factors influencing benefit-cost ratio.
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Tat J, Tat J, Theodoropoulos J. Clinical applications of ultrasonography in the shoulder for the Orthopedic Surgeon: A systematic review. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2020; 106:1141-1151. [PMID: 32763009 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2020.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ultrasound imaging offers a non-invasive method to visualize the anatomy and function of the musculoskeletal system. Despite its benefits and widespread adoption in medicine, ultrasonography is still not well utilized by orthopaedic surgeons. The purpose of this systematic review was to provide a better understanding of the diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility of ultrasound of the shoulder for orthopaedic surgeons. METHODS We searched Medline, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. Our search terms included orthopedic, orthopedic surgery, ultrasonography, and shoulder. Inclusion criteria consisted of studies that used bedside ultrasound for the diagnosis and therapy of patients with common clinical entities of the shoulder presenting to orthopedic clinics, to demonstrate the utility for orthopedic surgeons. We reported sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value. Studies were excluded if they used non-diagnostic ultrasound modalities (e.g. shock wave therapy, shear wave elastography, Doppler flowmetry, speckle tracking shear strain, vibro-acoustography). RESULTS Our search strategy yielded 771 of potentially relevant publications, 41 studies were retrieved for full text screening, and 24 were included in this systematic review. We found that ultrasound used in orthopedic clinics has good sensitivity and high specificity for the assessment of partial and full rotator cuff tears of the shoulder, including post-operative cuff repairs. There was some evidence that it may also be useful for the diagnosis of subacromial-subdeltoid bursitis, AC joint arthropathy, and labral tears; however further investigations are still required. Ultrasound improves that accuracy of injections into spaces of the shoulder (subacromial bursa, acromioclavicular joint, glenohumeral joints, and the long head of biceps tendon sheath) compared to landmark guided injections, that can be helpful for diagnostic purposes, but do not improve long term clinical outcomes. DISCUSSION We reviewed the literature for orthopaedic surgeons and show that ultrasound of the shoulder can be a useful diagnostic tool for orthopedic surgeons in outpatient clinics. We found no difference in sensitivity or specificity when ultrasound was performed at bedside by orthopedic surgeons or by radiologists for patients referred to orthopedic clinic.
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- Jimmy Tat
- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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Mortazavi SJ, Nabian MH. Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in Orthopedics: A Helpful Tool to Improve Patient Care. THE ARCHIVES OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY 2020; 8:323-324. [PMID: 32766388 DOI: 10.22038/abjs.2020.47207.2306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Sm Javad Mortazavi
- Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Cushman DM, Christiansen J, Kirk M, Clements ND, Cunningham S, Teramoto M, McCormick ZL. Image guidance used for large joint and bursa injections; a survey study. PHYSICIAN SPORTSMED 2020; 48:208-214. [PMID: 31560251 DOI: 10.1080/00913847.2019.1674122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Objectives: To determine the current rates of use of available image guidance modalities for large joint and bursal injections, in addition to their relationships to physician demographics.Methods: An electronic survey was sent to 3,400 members of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), examining types of guidance used for each large joint and bursal injection.Results: A total of 674 sports medicine physicians responded to the survey. Intra-articular hip and glenohumeral joint injections were more commonly performed with ultrasound guidance, while palpation-guidance was more common with all other injections. Physicians who specialized in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) were more likely to use ultrasound for trochanteric bursa (p = 0.007, OR = 4.16 [1.46-11.8]), while internal medicine-, pediatrics-, and family medicine-trained physicians were more likely to use palpation guidance for at least one joint (p < 0.05). Physicians with fewer years of experience were more likely to use ultrasound for glenohumeral joint injections (p ≤ 0.002 for all age groups with less than 20 years of experience, ORs ranging from 6.3 to 9.2).Conclusion: Palpation-guidance is the most common technique used for large joint and bursal injections, other than for glenohumeral and hip joint injections. PM&R-trained physicians and those with less experience tend to use ultrasound more frequently.
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- Daniel M Cushman
- University of Utah Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- University of Utah Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Background: Corticosteroid injection into the carpal tunnel is both a diagnostic test and a therapeutic modality in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Many injection techniques are described in the literature. Improper placement of injection may result in damage to neurovascular structures in the carpal canal or decrease efficacy of the test and/or therapy. The purpose of this study is to determine if carpal tunnel injection using anatomic landmarks is reproducible and safe. A review of the senior author's injection technique is presented. Methods: Over 8 years, there were 756 attempted placements of a 25-gauge needle into the carpal tunnel in a simulated carpal tunnel injection prior to open carpal tunnel release. The needle was inserted at the wrist crease, just ulnar to palmaris longus. Open carpal tunnel release was subsequently performed, and position of the needle was recorded. Results: In 572 patients (75.7%), the needle was found to be in the carpal tunnel without penetration of contents. The needle was in the carpal tunnel but piercing the median nerve in 66 attempts (8.7%). The carpal tunnel was missed in 118 attempts (15.6%). Conclusions: This is the largest study looking at accuracy of carpal tunnel injection using anatomic landmarks. Our injection accuracy (75.7%) is less than reported in previous studies, which note 82% to 100% accuracy using the same injection technique. This may indicate that carpal tunnel injection is less reliable than previously thought. Safety of carpal tunnel injection remains an important concern. The median nerve was penetrated in 8.7% of attempts.
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- Texas Tech University Health Sciences
Center, Lubbock, USA
- Brendan J. MacKay, Department of Orthopaedic
Surgery, School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 3601
4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA.
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- Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the
Rockies, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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- Texas Tech University Health Sciences
Center, Lubbock, USA
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Zumsteg JW, Ina JG, Merrell GA. Evaluation of the Acquisition of Ultrasound Proficiency in Hand Surgery Fellows. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2019; 38:2111-2117. [PMID: 30648754 DOI: 10.1002/jum.14907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2018] [Revised: 10/22/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate hand surgery fellow ultrasound (US) evaluations and performance of clinically relevant tasks after brief instruction. METHODS Six hand surgery fellows completed an US assessment and a survey on US use before and 1 month after a 30-minute US course. RESULTS The time to obtain an adequate image decreased from 4 minutes 42 seconds (4:42; range, 3:57-7:55) to 0:52 (range, 0:30-1:14; P < .001). Participants' performance for structure identification improved from 9.7 (range, 8-13) to 12 (range, 10-13) of 14 structures (P < .05). The average time to completion decreased from 14:6 (range, 12:08-18:30) to 9:34 (range, 4:40-15:54; P < .01). After instruction, all 6 participants identified and measured the cross-sectional area of the median nerve, identified and measured a zone 3 flexor tendon gap, and identified a simulated flexor digitorum profundus avulsion and its level of retraction (P < .05). Five of 6 successfully administered an US-guided injection to the extensor carpi ulnaris subsheath. CONCLUSIONS After a 30-minute instructional session, hand surgery fellows can achieve a basic level of US competency.
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- Justin W Zumsteg
- Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Orlando Health Orthopedic Institute, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Case Western University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Grasu BL, Wolock BS, Sedgley MD, Murphy MS. Principles of Billing for Diagnostic Ultrasound in the Office and Operating Room. J Hand Surg Am 2019; 44:55-59. [PMID: 29751979 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.03.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2017] [Accepted: 03/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Ultrasound is becoming more prevalent as physicians gain comfort in its diagnostic and therapeutic uses. It allows for both static and dynamic evaluation of conditions and assists in therapeutic injections of joints and tendons. Proper technique is necessary for successful use of this modality. Appropriate coding for physician reimbursement is required. We discuss common wrist and hand pathology for which ultrasound may be useful as an adjunct to diagnosis and treatment and provide an overview of technique and reimbursement codes when using ultrasound in a variety of situations.
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- Beatrice L Grasu
- Curtis National Hand Center, Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Curtis National Hand Center, Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Curtis National Hand Center, Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD.
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Roberts SL, Stout A, Loh EY, Swain N, Dreyfuss P, Agur AM. Anatomical Comparison of Radiofrequency Ablation Techniques for Sacroiliac Joint Pain. PAIN MEDICINE 2018; 19:1924-1943. [DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnx329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Shannon L Roberts
- Division of Anatomy, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- EvergreenHealth, Kirkland, Washington, USA
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Division of Anatomy, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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A Cadaveric Study Evaluating the Feasibility of an Ultrasound-Guided Diagnostic Block and Radiofrequency Ablation Technique for Sacroiliac Joint Pain. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2017; 42:69-74. [DOI: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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