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- Sayed-Noor, Arkan S., et al.
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Pressure-pain threshold algometric measurement in patients with greater trochanteric pain after total hip arthroplasty
- 2008
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Ingår i: The Clinical Journal of Pain. - Philadelphia, USa : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. - 0749-8047 .- 1536-5409. ; 24:3, s. 232-236
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: The evaluation of tenderness associated with greater trochanteric pain (GTP) syndrome is amenable to bias and depends on the examiner's experience. In this study, we tested whether the use of an electronic pressure algometer enhanced the reliability of this evaluation.Patients and methods: Pressure-pain threshold (PPT) was measured with an electronic algometer in 18 patients who developed GTP after total hip arthroplasty and in matched controls. Both groups were evaluated with visual analog scale.Results: The PPT measurements showed large interindividual variability across patients. The correspondence of the PPT measurements in asymptomatic patients was good. We found good validity for the algometer used. The PPT ratio of 0.8 (affected vs. unaffected side) can be used as a cut-off ratio. The PPT measurements at the greater trochanter (local pain) were significantly lower than at the ilio-tibial band (radiated pain). There was no correlation between PPT measurements and visual analog scales. Despite the acceptable sensitivity and specificity of pressure algometer, because of low positive predictive value and large interindividual variability, pressure algometer has a limited value as a screening test.Conclusions: The examination of tenderness associated with GTP is facilitated by the used algometer. It is the intraindividual body-side PPT differences that yield the most sensitive measurement for the assessment of deep pain. A cut-off value of 0.8 can be used for diagnostic purposes. Interindividual differences might be considerable and could mask pathologic diagnostic findings.
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- Afif, Haitham, et al.
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Do bisphosphonate-related atypical femoral fractures and osteonecrosis of the jaw affect the same group of patients? : a pilot study
- 2014
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Ingår i: Orthopedic Reviews. - 2035-8237 .- 2035-8164. ; 6
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Bisphosphonates (BPs) are commonly used drugs in clinical practice. In this pilot study, we investigated whether bisphosphonate-related atypical femoral fractures (AFF) and osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) occurred simultaneously in the same group of patients. Six ONJ patients were examined by an orthopedic surgeon and 5 AFF patients were examined by a dentist to look for manifestations of simultaneous occurrence of AFF in ONJ patients and vice versa. The required radiological investigations and previous medical and dental records were available. No simultaneous occurrence of AFF and ONJ was found in the examined patients. In this pilot study with limited sample size, no manifestations of simultaneous occurrence of AFF and ONJ were found. This could be an indication that these complications have different pathophysiologies and affect different subgroups of patients on long-term BP treatment.
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- Frisk, Margot, et al.
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Occupational therapy adaptation of the home environment in Sweden for people with asthma
- 2002
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Ingår i: Occupational Therapy International. - : Wiley. - 0966-7903 .- 1557-0703. ; 9:4, s. 294-311
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The purpose of this study was to evaluate changes of lung function, respiratory symptoms and indoor air quality after reducing allergens and indoor pollutants in the home environment of people with asthma (n = 21). A quasi-experimental pre-/post-test design with one group of participants was implemented. The interventions included removal of wall-to-wall carpets (n = 14) or improvement of indoor air exchange (n = 7). Participants' lung function, symptoms, medication and type-1 allergy were recorded before and after the intervention. The indoor environment was monitored at house calls by an occupational therapist using conventional physical, biological and chemical methods. There was an improvement of lung function evidenced by an increased mean Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV(1) %) and a reduction of airway obstruction (reversibility, % of baseline value), which indicate an improved asthmatic condition. Lung function assessed by vital capacity, bronchial hyper-responsiveness, mean of Peak Expiratory Flow, symptom score and medicine consumption did not change significantly. There was a tendency that the amount of airborne dust (p=0.06) was reduced in the indoor environment. Relative humidity, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde and house dust mite levels had decreased after the intervention, but not significantly. Asthma symptoms related to the home environment are probably caused by several factors. When people with asthma suffer from increased symptoms in the home, house calls should be performed routinely. Dust samples from beds and carpets for analysis of allergens give information about exposure, and environmental assessments should be performed before interventions. Occupational therapists can make a valuable contribution in evaluating the home environment and suggesting ergonomic adaptations for individuals with asthma.
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- Kadum, Bakir, 1976-, et al.
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Association of lateral humeral offset with functional outcome and geometric restoration in stemless total shoulder arthroplasty
- 2016
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Ingår i: Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery. - : Elsevier. - 1058-2746 .- 1532-6500. ; 25:10, s. E285-E294
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Tidskriftsartikel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Background: Restoration of shoulder geometry is desirable in total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and thought to influence the postoperative clinical outcome. We aimed to study the association of postoperative lateral humeral offset (LHO) changes and clinical outcome, as well as to investigate the ability of stemless anatomic TSA to restore shoulder geometry. Methods: In patients with primary shoulder osteoarthritis who underwent stemless anatomic TSA, the preoperative and postoperative clinical outcome was measured. Shoulder geometry was measured on preoperative computed tomography for the osteoarthritic shoulder and contralateral healthy shoulder and on postoperative computed tomography for the operated shoulder. Results: Forty-four patients with a minimum follow-up of 12 months (range, 12-50 months) were available for the study. Postoperatively, the clinical outcome measures improved. The postoperative difference in LHO between the operated shoulder and contralateral healthy shoulder was 1.3 +/- 4.6 mm and was correlated with scores on the short version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire at 3 months (Pearson correlation = 0.36, P =.01) and visual analog scale for pain at rest (Pearson correlation = 0.30, P =.03) and with exertion (Pearson correlation = 0.34, P =.01) at 3 months. Lengthening of LHO was associated with worsening shoulder function at 3 months but not at 12 months. The postoperative shoulder geometric parameters were restored postoperatively to acceptable ranges. Conclusion: The stemless anatomic TSA could restore shoulder geometry in an acceptable manner. At 3 months but not at 12 months, increased LHO had a negative effect on shoulder function and resulted in more shoulder pain at rest and with exertion but did not affect quality of life, health status, or range of motion.
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- Kadum, Bakir, et al.
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Clinical and radiological outcome of the Total Evolutive Shoulder System (TESSA (R)) reverse shoulder arthroplasty : a prospective comparative non-randomised study
- 2014
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Ingår i: International Orthopaedics. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0341-2695 .- 1432-5195. ; 38:5, s. 1001-1006
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose The aims of this study were to assess the function and quality of life after the Total Evolutive Shoulder System (TESS) reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA), to evaluate the radiological stability of the stemless version and to address the effect of arm lengthening and scapular notching (SN) on the outcome. Methods This was a prospective comparative non-randomised study. A total of 37 consecutive patients (40 shoulders) underwent TESS RSA between October 2007 and January 2012; 16 were stemless and 26 were stemmed. At a mean follow-up of 39 months (15-66), we evaluated range of motion (ROM), pain and functional outcome with QuickDASH and quality of life with EQ-5D score. Radiologically, component positioning, signs of loosening, SN and arm length difference were documented. Results We found a significant improvement in functional outcome and reduction of pain in both stemmed and stemless groups. No humeral loosening was evident, but there were four glenoid loosenings. In 12 shoulders that developed SN, seven already had scapular bone impression (SBI) evident on initial post-operative radiographs. Glenoid overhang seemed to decrease the risk of SN. Arm lengthening was associated with better EQ-5D but did not influence ROM or functional outcome. Conclusions Reverse shoulder arthroplasty markedly improved shoulder function. SN is of concern in RSA, but proper positioning of the glenoid component may prevent its development.
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- Kadum, Bakir, 1976-, et al.
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Geometrical analysis of stemless shoulder arthroplasty : a radiological study of seventy TESS total shoulder prostheses
- 2016
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Ingår i: International Orthopaedics. - : Springer. - 0341-2695 .- 1432-5195. ; 40:4, s. 751-758
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the ability of a stemless shoulder prosthesis to restore shoulder anatomy in relation to premorbid anatomy. Methods This prospective study was performed between May 2007 and December 2013. The inclusion criteria were patients with primary osteoarthritis (OA) who had undergone stemless total anatomic shoulder arthroplasty. Radiographic measurements were done on anteroposterior X-ray views of the glenohumeral joint. Results Sixty-nine patients (70 shoulders) were included in the study. The mean difference between premorbid centre of rotation (COR) and post-operative COR was 1 ± 2 mm (range −3 to 5.8 mm). The mean difference between premorbid humeral head height (HH) and post-operative HH was −1 ± 3 mm (range −9.7 to 8.5 mm). The mean difference between premorbid neck-shaft angle (NSA) and post-operative NSA was −3 ± 12° (range −26 to 20°). Conclusions Stemless implants could be of help to reconstruct the shoulder anatomy. This study shows that there are some challenges to be addressed when attempting to ensure optimal implant positioning. The critical step is to determine the correct level of bone cut to avoid varus or valgus humeral head inclination and ensure correct head size.
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- Kadum, Bakir, et al.
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Higher preoperative sensitivity to pain and pain at rest are associated with worse functional outcome after stemless total shoulder arthroplasty : a prospective cohort study
- 2018
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Ingår i: The Bone & Joint Journal. - London, United Kingdom : The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery. - 2049-4394 .- 2049-4408. ; 100B:4, s. 480-484
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Aims: The aims of this study were to investigate any possible relationship between a preoperative sensitivity to pain and the degree of pain at rest and on exertion with postoperative function in patients who underwent stemless total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). Patients and Methods: In this prospective study, we included 63 patients who underwent stemless TSA and were available for evaluation one year postoperatively. There were 31 women and 32 men; their mean age was 71 years (53 to 89). The pain threshold, which was measured using a Pain Matcher (PM) unit, the degree of pain (visual analogue scale at rest and on exertion, and function using the short version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire (QuickDASH), were recorded preoperatively, as well as three and 12 months postoperatively. Results: We found an inverse relationship between both the preoperative PM threshold and pain (VAS) at rest and the 12-month postoperative QuickDASH score (Pearson correlation coefficient (r) >= 0.4, p < 0.05). A linear regression analysis showed that the preoperative PM threshold on the affected side and preoperative pain (VAS) at rest were the only factors associated with the QuickDASH score at 12 months. Conclusion: These findings indicate the importance of central sensitization in the restoration of function after TSA. Further studies are required to investigate whether extra analgesia and rehabilitation could influence the outcome in at risk patients.
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- Kadum, Bakir, et al.
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Radiologic assessment of glenohumeral relationship : reliability and reproducibility of lateral humeral offset
- 2015
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Ingår i: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0930-1038 .- 1279-8517. ; 37:4, s. 363-368
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- It has been shown that anatomical reconstruction is an important step in achieving good function after shoulder arthroplasty. It is essential to reconstruct the distance between the coracoid process and greater tubercle as this relates to the moment arm of the deltoid and rotator cuff muscles. This study evaluated the reliability of measurement of the lateral humeral offset (LHO) on plain radiographs and on computed tomography (CT). Four independent observers performed measurements of LHO on radiographs and CT from 26 patients awaiting shoulder reconstruction. The interobserver reliability and intraobserver reproducibility were assessed. Interobserver reliability and intraobserver reproducibility of LHO in axial CT scans were excellent. Plain radiography showed fair to excellent interobserver reliability and variable intraobserver reproducibility. CT is a reliable tool to measure LHO supporting its use in preoperative planning. When AP radiography is used for preoperative planning the examiner should be aware of its limitations and standardisation protocols should be considered.
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- Kadum, Bakir, 1976-
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Total Shoulder Arthroplasty : clinical and radiological studies on the implant positioning and fixation
- 2015
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Shoulder arthroplasty surgery has shown remarkable progress during the last few decades. A number of factors affect postoperative range of motion, pain and prosthetic durability. Among these factors, the length of the lever arm and joint stability is the ones that can be altered by the selected prosthetic component. It is uncertain how much of the normal anatomy needs to be re-established. Stemless prostheses with total reliance on metaphyseal fixation were introduced in France in 2004 (TESS, Zimmer Biomet). The goals were to avoid stem-related complications. Stemless implants have other potential benefits, including the ability to restore shoulder anatomy.Study I: This is a prospective cohort study of 49 patients with one of two versions of the TESS prosthesis (anatomical or reverse) with clinical and radiological follow-up ranging from 9–24 months. The TESS prosthesis showed short-term results that were comparable with other shoulder prosthetic systems.Study II: This is a prospective comparative non-randomised study of 37 patients (40 shoulders) who underwent TESS reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) with a follow-up ranging from 15–66 months. We found a significant improvement in functional outcome and reduction of pain in both stemmed and stemless groups. Glenoid overhang influenced the occurrence of scapular notching (SN).Study III: This is a radiological study showing that CT had a good reliability and reproducibility in estimating LHO.Study IV: This is a prospective radiological study of 69 patients (70 shoulders) with primary osteoarthritis (OA) who had undergone stemless total anatomical shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). This study showed that stemless anatomical TSA could be useful in restoring shoulder anatomy.Study V: This is a prospective study of 44 patients with OA who had undergone stemless anatomical TSA with a clinical and radiological follow up ranging from 12 – 50 months. Our study showed that LHO reconstruction close to the anatomy of a healthy contralateral shoulder improved shoulder function. Stemless anatomical TSA help to restore LHO. Increasing LHO may have a negative effect on shoulder function at three months but had no effect at 12 months. The main conclusions of this thesis are:1. TSA (anatomic and reverse) using stemless humeral components is reliable if bone quality is adequate. The complication rate is comparable with other shoulder prosthetic systems.2. Glenoid overhang decreased complications in RSA.3. LHO measurement on AP radiographs is less reliable and underestimates the distance when compared with CT.4. Stemless TSA could be of help in reconstructing shoulder anatomy.5. Shoulder reconstruction close to the anatomy of a healthy contralateral shoulder improves shoulder function.
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