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Am Fam Physician ; 109(4): 350-359, 2024 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38648834

RESUMEN

Lumbar spinal stenosis is a clinical syndrome that affects more than 200,000 people in the United States annually. It is a common cause of chronic insidious low back pain, especially in older patient populations (mean age = 64 years). Lumbar spinal stenosis is a degenerative condition of the spine leading to narrowing in the spaces around the neurovascular bundles and the classic symptom of low back pain that radiates to the buttocks and lower extremities bilaterally. It is typically a progressive waxing and waning process that may deteriorate over years. The pain is typically burning or cramping, which worsens with standing and walking and improves with bending forward or sitting. Magnetic resonance imaging is the recommended diagnostic test because it allows cross-sectional measurement of the spinal canal. Options for nonsurgical management include physical therapy, exercise programs, spinal injections with and without corticosteroids, chiropractic treatment, osteopathic manipulation, acupuncture, and lifestyle modifications; however, few of these treatments have high-quality randomized trials demonstrating effectiveness. Surgery may be considered if nonsurgical management is ineffective.


Asunto(s)
Dolor de la Región Lumbar , Vértebras Lumbares , Estenosis Espinal , Humanos , Estenosis Espinal/terapia , Estenosis Espinal/diagnóstico , Dolor de la Región Lumbar/terapia , Dolor de la Región Lumbar/diagnóstico , Dolor de la Región Lumbar/etiología , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética/métodos , Modalidades de Fisioterapia , Persona de Mediana Edad
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Am Fam Physician ; 109(1): 61-70, 2024 Jan.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38227872

RESUMEN

Hip and knee injections are useful diagnostic and therapeutic tools for family physicians. This article reviews anatomic landmark-guided and ultrasound-guided injections and aspiration techniques for greater trochanteric pain syndrome, the hip joint, the knee joint, the pes anserine bursa, and the iliotibial band. Indications for injections include acute and chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis; osteoarthritis; overuse; and traumas. Joint aspirations may be performed to aid in the diagnosis of unexplained effusions and to relieve pain. Technique, injectant, and follow-up timing depend on the physician's comfort, experience, and preference. Infections of the skin or soft tissue are the primary contraindications to injections. The most common complications are local inflammatory reactions to the injectant. These reactions usually cause soreness for 24 to 48 hours, then spontaneously resolve. Follow-up after injections is usually scheduled within two to six weeks.


Asunto(s)
Bursitis , Articulación de la Rodilla , Humanos , Dolor/etiología , Inyecciones/efectos adversos , Bursitis/terapia , Bolsa Sinovial , Inyecciones Intraarticulares/efectos adversos , Inyecciones Intraarticulares/métodos
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Hawaii J Med Public Health ; 73(4): 109-11, 2014 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24765558

RESUMEN

Clinical research regarding the therapeutic benefits of cannabis ("marijuana") has been almost non-existent in the United States since cannabis was given Schedule I status in the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. In order to discover the benefits and adverse effects perceived by medical cannabis patients, especially with regards to chronic pain, we hand-delivered surveys to one hundred consecutive patients who were returning for yearly re-certification for medical cannabis use in Hawai'i. The response rate was 94%. Mean and median ages were 49.3 and 51 years respectively. Ninety-seven per cent of respondents used cannabis primarily for chronic pain. Average pain improvement on a 0-10 pain scale was 5.0 (from 7.8 to 2.8), which translates to a 64% relative decrease in average pain. Half of all respondents also noted relief from stress/anxiety, and nearly half (45%) reported relief from insomnia. Most patients (71%) reported no adverse effects, while 6% reported a cough or throat irritation and 5% feared arrest even though medical cannabis is legal in Hawai'i. No serious adverse effects were reported. These results suggest that Cannabis is an extremely safe and effective medication for many chronic pain patients. Cannabis appears to alleviate pain, insomnia, and may be helpful in relieving anxiety. Cannabis has shown extreme promise in the treatment of numerous medical problems and deserves to be released from the current Schedule I federal prohibition against research and prescription.


Asunto(s)
Marihuana Medicinal/uso terapéutico , Dolor Crónico/tratamiento farmacológico , Recolección de Datos , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad
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Curr Sports Med Rep ; 8(2): 92-7, 2009.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19276910

RESUMEN

UNLABELLED: To review the literature for nutritional, fluid, and exercise recommendations in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. DATA SOURCES: PubMed (1980 - October 2008). The bibliographies of selected literature were reviewed for additional sources. A systematic review of the literature is presented. There is little high-quality evidence to support any recommendations currently. Most recommendations are expert opinion. Nutritional deficiencies are common. Routine screening and nutrient replacement is adequate for most deficiencies. Increased physical activity before surgery is associated with improved quality of life. Walking is adequate as a primary activity after surgery. Pedometers may serve as a useful tool to help guide exercise recommendations. There is need for further research upon specific exercise recommendations.


Asunto(s)
Ejercicio Físico , Derivación Gástrica/rehabilitación , Necesidades Nutricionales , Equilibrio Hidroelectrolítico , Ejercicio Físico/fisiología , Humanos , Complicaciones Posoperatorias , Equilibrio Hidroelectrolítico/fisiología
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J Fam Pract ; 55(8): 711-2, 2006 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16882446

RESUMEN

Immunization against encapsulated bacterial pathogens decreases the incidence of post-splenectomy sepsis. Pneumococcal, meningococcal, and Haemophilus influenzae (Hib) vaccinations are indicated for patients after splenectomy. These immunizations should be given at least 14 days before a scheduled splenectomy, or given after the fourteenth postoperative day (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, based on systematic review of RCTs for the pneumococcal vaccine; SOR: B, based on systematic review of clinical trials for meningococcal and Hib vaccines).


Asunto(s)
Infecciones Bacterianas/prevención & control , Vacunas Bacterianas/administración & dosificación , Esplenectomía/efectos adversos , Infección de la Herida Quirúrgica/prevención & control , Infecciones Bacterianas/inmunología , Medicina Basada en la Evidencia , Humanos , Ensayos Clínicos Controlados Aleatorios como Asunto , Infección de la Herida Quirúrgica/inmunología , Factores de Tiempo
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