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L Boettcher M, Oldenburg KS, Neel G, Kunkle B, Eichinger JK, Friedman RJ. Perioperative complications and outcomes in patients with paraplegia undergoing rotator cuff repair. Shoulder Elbow 2023; 15:3-14. [PMID: 37974609 PMCID: PMC10649483 DOI: 10.1177/17585732211036461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Background Patients with paraplegia often experience chronic shoulder pain due to overuse. We sought to determine if these patients have an increased prevalence of perioperative complications and higher rates of re-admissions and rotator cuff re-tears relative to able-bodied controls following rotator cuff repair (RCR). Methods We queried the NRD (2011-2018) to identify all patients undergoing primary RCR (n = 34,451) and identified cohorts of matched paraplegic and non-paraplegic patients (n = 194 each). We compared demographic factors, comorbidity profiles, perioperative complication rates, length of stay, revision rates, and re-admission rates between the two groups. Results Patients with paraplegia had lower rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (p = 0.02), hypertension (p = 0.007), congestive heart failure (p = 0.027), obesity (p < 0.001), and prior myocardial infarction (p = 0.01). Additionally, patients with paraplegia experienced higher rates of urinary tract infections (11.9% vs. 2.1%, p < 0.001), lower rates of acute respiratory distress syndrome (0% vs. 3.1%, p = 0.041), and had a longer length of stay (4-days vs. 1-day, p < 0.001). Revision rates were similar for the two groups. Conclusions Compared to matched controls, patients with paraplegia were found to have similar demographic characteristics, less comorbidities, similar perioperative complication rates, and similar revision rates. These findings address a gap in the literature regarding surgical management of shoulder pain in patients with paraplegia by providing a matched comparison with a large sample size.
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- Marissa L Boettcher
- Department of Orthopaedics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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Lu YH, Fu Y, Shu J, Yan LY, Shen HJ. Application of cross-migration theory in limb rehabilitation of stroke patients with hemiplegia. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11:4531-4543. [PMID: 37469730 PMCID: PMC10353507 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i19.4531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Stroke is a common cause of neurological dysfunction, often resulting in hemiplegia. Thus, rehabilitation of limb function in stroke patients is an important step towards accelerating recovery and improving quality of life.
AIM To investigate whether unilateral strength training in hemiplegic stroke patients could lead to cross-migration, an increase in bilateral muscle strength, and an improvement in lower limb motor function.
METHODS We randomly divided 120 patients with hemiplegic stroke into two groups: Eexperimental and control groups, with 60 patients in each group. Both groups received routine rehabilitation treatment, while the experimental group additionally received ankle dorsiflexion resistance training on the healthy side for 6 wk. We measured the maximum voluntary contract (MVC), changes in surface electromyography (EMG), and the lower limb motor function using the simplified Fugl Meyer Motor Function Assessment Scale (FMA) before and within 1 wk after training.
RESULTS The FMA score in the experimental group improved significantly compared to both their pre-training score and the control group's post-training score (P < 0.05). The integrated EMG of the anterior tibialis muscle and pulmonary intestine muscle in the experimental group were significantly different after training than before (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the MVC of the anterior tibialis muscle on both the healthy and affected sides and the MVC of the pulmonary intestine muscle on both sides showed significant improvement compared with before training and the control group (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that ankle dorsiflexion resistance training on the healthy side in hemiplegic stroke patients can increase strength in the opposite tibialis anterior muscle and antagonist's muscle, indicating a cross-migration phenomenon of strength training. Furthermore, this type of training can also improve lower limb motor function, providing a new exercise method for improving early ankle dorsiflexion dysfunction.
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- Yan-Hong Lu
- Geriatric Rehabilitation Department, Shanghai Jing'an District Shibei Hospital, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Geriatric Rehabilitation Department, Shanghai Jing'an District Shibei Hospital, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Geriatric Rehabilitation Department, Shanghai Jing'an District Shibei Hospital, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai Jing'an District Shibei Hospital, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai Jing'an District Shibei Hospital, Shanghai 200040, China
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Valiquette AM, Graf AR, Mickshl DJ, Zganjar AJ, Grindel SI. Rotator Cuff Repair in Upper Extremity Ambulators: An Assessment of Longitudinal Outcomes. JSES Int 2022; 6:942-947. [PMID: 36353413 PMCID: PMC9637750 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2022.08.015] [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] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Individuals who rely on wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches for ambulation have an increased incidence of rotator cuff tears due to altered shoulder biomechanics and increased force transmission across the shoulder joint. The purpose of our study is to review our longitudinal outcomes treating upper extremity ambulators to guide patient expectations and identify risk factors for rotator cuff repair failure. Methods A total of fifteen patients were included after a cohort of thirty-nine patients were identified. The mean age was 54.9 years at the time of index rotator cuff repair, with each patient requiring either wheelchair, cane, walker, or crutches for ambulation. Clinical outcomes were measured (strength, range of motion, and pain scores), and patient-reported outcome scores (American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, Simple Shoulder Test, and University of California Los Angeles functional shoulder assessment tool) were obtained. No follow-up imaging was obtained unless indicated by a change in clinical status. Results Within our cohort, 14 of 15 (93%) presented with supraspinatus tears, 7 of 15 (47%) with infraspinatus tears, and only 3 of 15 (20%) with subscapularis pathology. Additionally, the rates of concurrent biceps pathology or acromioclavicular joint pathology were significant at 53% and 73%, respectively. Only one patient in our cohort experienced known failure of cuff repair, despite longitudinal follow-up at an average of 97 months following surgery, however, routine follow-up imaging was not obtained. There were statistically significant improvements in visual analog scale pain scores, forward flexion ROM and strength, and abduction ROM. Additionally, statistically significant improvements were noted in all patient-reported outcome scores measured. Conclusion Despite the apparent risks associated in rotator cuff repair in upper extremity ambulators, these patients demonstrate clinically significant improvements following surgery. Appreciating additional pathology beyond the rotator cuff is important in formulating a treatment plan.
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Retear After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Results in Functional Outcome Deterioration Over Time. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:2399-2412. [PMID: 35219797 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the effect of retear on long-term functional outcomes and glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis (OA) progression after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ASRCR). METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 201 patients who underwent ASRCR and were followed up for at least 5 years. Rotator cuff tendon structural integrity was evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging and/or ultrasonography. Pain, active range of motion, and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form (ASES) were evaluated for functional outcomes. To evaluate deterioration over time, the minimal clinically important difference value of pain and ASES were used. RESULTS The mean follow-up period was 8.6 ± 2.2 years and overall retear rate was 21.4%. OA progression was strongly associated with retear (odds ratio 5.1, P < .001). Functional outcomes at the 2-year postoperative follow-up significantly improved compared to the preoperative status (all P < .017), regardless of retear. However, the retear group presented worse functional outcomes at the final follow-up (pain: 3.1 ± 2.6; ASES: 72.0 ± 17.4) than at the 2-year postoperative follow-up (pain: 1.2 ± 2.3, P = .014; ASES: 91.1 ± 9.9, P= .015) than the healed tendon group at final follow-up (pain: .6 ± 1.7; P < .001; ASES 95.5 ± 11.8; P < .001). The time for deterioration of pain (healed group vs. retear group: 5.5 ± 0.5 vs. 10.6 ± 0.4 years; P < .001) and ASES (healed group vs. retear group: 7.5 ± 0.5 vs. 12.8 ± 0.2 years; P < .001) decreased in the retear group. CONCLUSIONS The functional status improved after ASRCR in short- and long-term follow-up, regardless of retear. However, retear was strongly associated with OA progression, and long-term functional outcomes deteriorated over time in retear cases, which was not observed during short-term follow-up. STUDY DESIGN III, retrospective cohort study.
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Kuntze G, Russell M, Jivan S, Ronsky JL, Manocha RHK. The effect of axillary crutch length on upper limb kinematics during swing-through gait. PM R 2022; 15:570-578. [PMID: 35343643 DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.12809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Axillary crutches are commonly used in rehabilitation. Inappropriately fit crutches may result in upper limb pain or injury. OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of axillary crutch length on upper limb kinematics to better understand potential injury mechanisms. It was hypothesized that crutches that were longer or shorter than standard-fit crutches would alter upper limb kinematics. DESIGN Cross-sectional. SETTING Gait laboratory. PARTICIPANTS Fifteen healthy males with no prior crutch experience. INTERVENTIONS Participants were fit with axillary crutches using standardized methods, as well as with crutches that were 5 cm longer and 5 cm shorter. Participants performed swing-through gait (1.20 ± 0.07 ms-1 ) with all crutch lengths in randomized order. Kinematics were recorded using an optical motion-tracking system and joint angles for the scapula, shoulder, elbow, and wrist were computed. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The effects of crutch length on joint range of motion (ROM) and joint angles at initial crutch contact were analyzed using multivariate analysis (Hotelling's T2 ; α = .025) and simultaneous confidence intervals (CI). RESULTS The long-standard crutch fit comparison showed effects across all joints (ROM p = .009; initial contact p < .001). Longer crutches resulted in greater scapular upward rotation (mean difference [95% CI] ROM: 1.0 [-0.2 to 2.2]; initial contact: -2.7 [-4.4, -1.1]) and shoulder abduction (ROM: 0.8 [-0.1 to 1.8]; initial contact: -1.9 [-4.1 to 0.3]). Crutch length also had effects across all joints for the short-standard fit comparison (ROM p = .004; initial contact p = .016). Shorter crutches resulted in greater scapula downward rotation (2.2 [-0.4 to 4.8]) and greater shoulder adduction (2.5 [-0.6 to 5.6]) at initial contact. Shorter crutches also reduced shoulder flexion/extension ROM (-2.5 [-4.4 to -0.6]). CONCLUSIONS Altered crutch length results in scapular and shoulder kinematic deviations that may present risk factors for upper limb injury with crutch-walking. This may underline the importance of appropriate device fitting to reduce injury risk in crutch users.
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- Gregor Kuntze
- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Manocha RHK, MacGillivray MK, Eshraghi M, Sawatzky BJ. Injuries Associated with Crutch Use: A Narrative Review. PM R 2020; 13:1176-1192. [PMID: 33094912 DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.12514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Crutches are commonly prescribed in physiatric settings to help offload the lower extremities. Crutch use, however, results in abnormal and repetitive weight-bearing through the upper extremities that may result in secondary injury. This narrative review investigates injury types and risk factors associated with crutch use in order to guide healthcare providers on injury prevention strategies. Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library were systematically reviewed for publications between 1950 and 2018 on neurological, musculoskeletal, or vascular complications associated with crutch use. Titles and abstracts (n = 2395) were screened by two authors. Sixty studies were eligible. Articles were reviewed for level of evidence, crutch type, participant characteristics, and injury characteristics. There were 42 axillary crutch studies, 12 forearm crutch studies, and 6 studies that did not specify crutch type. These studies incorporated 622 individuals, and most were case series or case reports (n = 54). Axillary crutch use was most commonly associated with axillobrachial arterial complications due to pressure from the axillary bar (n = 34). Forearm crutch use was most commonly associated with compressive neuropathies due to pressure from the forearm cuff (n = 6). Improper crutch fitting and/or use were identified as contributing factors to injury in 22 cases. Duration of crutch use and medical comorbidities also influenced the types of injuries seen. There are rare but potentially serious complications associated with crutch use. When prescribing crutches, clinicians should ensure they are properly fit, engage in appropriate gait training, be aware of common crutch-related injuries, and consider potential patient-specific injury risk factors in order to minimize injury risk.
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- Ranita H K Manocha
- Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.,McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries, Vancouver, Canada
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- International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries, Vancouver, Canada.,Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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