Electroestimulación del nervio tibial posterior en incontinencia urinaria de urgencia e incontinencia fecal / Percutaneous posterior tibial nerve electrostimulation in urge urinary incontinence and faecal incontinence

OBJETIVO: Principal, evaluar la eficacia de la electroestimulación percutánea del tibial posterior (P-PTNS) en incontinencia urinaria de urgencia (IUU) e incontinencia fecal (IF) refractarias al tratamiento de primera línea. Secundario, determinar factores predictores de respuesta al tratamiento. Estudio analítico longitudinal prospectivo de 2 años de duración en pacientes con IUU e IF tratados con P-PTNS. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: Pacientes con IUU e IF tratados con P-PTNS y que responden al diario miccional/defecatorio, cuestionarios de severidad y calidad de vida. Se excluyen pacientes con IUU neurogénica, que abandonan el tratamiento o no responden a los cuestionarios. Variables demográficas, clínicas (hábito miccional/defecatorio pre- y postratamiento), escalas de severidad pre- y postratamiento (ICIQ-SF, Sandvick y Wexner), mejoría subjetiva y calidad de vida (IQOL y FIQL pre- y postratamiento). Análisis estadístico con SPSS v19. RESULTADOS: Muestra de 21 pacientes en dos grupos: -Grupo IUU, 9 pacientes. Tras P-PTNS mejoría estadísticamente significativa de frecuencia miccional diurna (p = 0,018) y nocturna (p = 0,016), urgencias/día (p = 0,018), pérdidas/día (p = 0,027), ICIQ-SF y Sandvick (p = 0,018), y calidad de vida IQOL (p = 0,012). Esta mejoría se relaciona con el ejercicio (p = 0,039) y prolapso (p = 0,05). -Grupo IF, 12 pacientes. Tras P-PTNS mejoría estadísticamente significativa de frecuencia defecatoria (p = 0,027), incontinencia (p = 0,012), Wexner (p = 0,007), y FIQL en sus 4 dimensiones (estilo de vida, conducta, vergüenza p = 0,005; y depresión p = 0,008). Esta mejoría se relaciona con edad (p = 0,048), tiempo de evolución (p = 0,044) y prolapso (p = 0,026). CONCLUSIONES: La P-PTNS es eficaz en IUU e IF refractarias al tratamiento convencional; la respuesta al tratamiento está influenciada por distintos factores

OBJECTIVE: The main aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of percutaneous posterior tibial nerve electrostimulation (P-PTNS) in urge urinary incontinence (UUI) and faecal incontinence (FI) refractory to first-line treatment. A secondary aim was to identify predictors of treatment response. To do this, we performed a 2-year analytical, longitudinal and prospective study in patients with UUI and FI treated with P-PTNS. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We included patients with UUI and FI who were treated with P-PTNS and who completed the bladder/faecal incontinence diary and severity and quality of life questionnaires. We excluded patients with neurogenic UUI and those who abandoned treatment or did not complete the questionnaires. We assessed demographic and clinical variables (micturition/defecation habits pre- and postreatment), severity scales before and after treatment (ICIQ-SF, Sandvick and Wexner), subjective improvement and quality of life (IQOL and FIQL pre- and postreatment). The statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS v19. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 21 patients divided into 2 groups: -UUI group, 9 patients. After P-PTNS, there was a statistically significant improvement in diurnal (p=.018) and nocturnal (p=.016) urinary frequency, urgencies/day (p=.018), urine leakage/day (p=.027), ICIQ-SF and Sandvick (p=.018), and IQOL (p=.012). This improvement was related to exercise (p=.039) and prolapse (p=.05). -Group FI, 12 patients. After P-PTNS, there was a statistically significant improvement in defecation frequency (p=.027), incontinence (p=.012), Wexner scale (p=.007), and FIQL in its 4 dimensions (lifestyle, behaviour, embarrassment p=.005; and depression p=.008). This improvement was related to age (p=.048), time since onset (p=.044) and prolapse (p=.026). CONCLUSIONS: The P-PTNS is effective in UUI and FI refractory to conventional treatment. Treatment response is affected by several factors

[Percutaneous posterior tibial nerve electrostimulation in urge urinary incontinence and faecal incontinence]. / Electroestimulación del nervio tibial posterior en incontinencia urinaria de urgencia e incontinencia fecal.

OBJECTIVE: The main aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of percutaneous posterior tibial nerve electrostimulation (P-PTNS) in urge urinary incontinence (UUI) and faecal incontinence (FI) refractory to first-line treatment. A secondary aim was to identify predictors of treatment response. To do this, we performed a 2-year analytical, longitudinal and prospective study in patients with UUI and FI treated with P-PTNS. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We included patients with UUI and FI who were treated with P-PTNS and who completed the bladder/faecal incontinence diary and severity and quality of life questionnaires. We excluded patients with neurogenic UUI and those who abandoned treatment or did not complete the questionnaires. We assessed demographic and clinical variables (micturition/defecation habits pre- and postreatment), severity scales before and after treatment (ICIQ-SF, Sandvick and Wexner), subjective improvement and quality of life (IQOL and FIQL pre- and postreatment). The statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS v19. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 21 patients divided into 2 groups: -UUI group, 9 patients. After P-PTNS, there was a statistically significant improvement in diurnal (p=.018) and nocturnal (p=.016) urinary frequency, urgencies/day (p=.018), urine leakage/day (p=.027), ICIQ-SF and Sandvick (p=.018), and IQOL (p=.012). This improvement was related to exercise (p=.039) and prolapse (p=.05). -Group FI, 12 patients. After P-PTNS, there was a statistically significant improvement in defecation frequency (p=.027), incontinence (p=.012), Wexner scale (p=.007), and FIQL in its 4 dimensions (lifestyle, behaviour, embarrassment p=.005; and depression p=.008). This improvement was related to age (p=.048), time since onset (p=.044) and prolapse (p=.026). CONCLUSIONS: The P-PTNS is effective in UUI and FI refractory to conventional treatment. Treatment response is affected by several factors.

[Capsular hydrodilatation versus kinesitherapy as initial treatment of finger capsulitis]. / Hidrodilatación capsular versus cinesiterapia como tratamiento inicial en las capsulitis de dedos.

INTRODUCTION: To evaluate the effectiveness of early capsular ultrasound-guided hydrodilatation (HD) of the proximal interphalangeal or metacarpophalangeal joints in reducing joint stiffness and shortening kinesitherapy, as well as in improving hand functionality. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We performed a one-year quasi-experimental pretest-posttest study with a control group in patients with proximal interphalangeal or metacarpophalangeal capsulitis in complex regional pain syndrome stages 2 or 3. Inclusion criteria consisted of age over 18 years, visual analogue scale<4 points and the absence of prior treatment. The control group received only kinesitherapy and the experimental group received capsular HD before kinesitherapy. There were 10 patients per group. The main measures were range of motion, active grip, Spanish validated Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire and the number of kinesitherapy sessions required. RESULTS: At baseline, the range of motion of the proximal proximal interphalangeal joint was 20° worse in the experimental group (P=.01). There were no statistically significant differences in the other baseline characteristics. Immediate gain in range of motion after HD was 61.71% (P=.024). No significant improvements were observed in functionality except in active grip after 2 weeks of HD (P=.02) and one month later compared with the control group (P=.014). The number of kinesitherapy sessions required was 19.6±10.42 (95% CI) in the HD group and 29.4±8.11 (95% CI) in the control group (P>.05). CONCLUSIONS: Capsular HD could be considered as an initial treatment in finger joint stiffness because of the significant immediate improvement in range of motion. It is also an innovative technique in these joints with a short learning curve. The technique can be safely and effectively performed in a physiatry consulting room.

Hidrodilatación capsular versus cinesiterapia como tratamiento inicial en las capsulitis de dedos / Capsular hydrodilatation versus kinesitherapy as initial treatment of finger capsulitis

Introducción: Valorar la efectividad de la hidrodilatación capsular en las articulaciones interfalángicas proximales o en las metacarpofalángicas precozmente para mejorar la rigidez articular y acortar el tratamiento cinesiterápico. Secundariamente, mejorar la funcionalidad. Material y método: Estudio cuasiexperimental antes-después con grupo control de un año de duración de pacientes con capsulitis en las metacarpofalángicas o interfalángicas proximales en fase 2 o 3 del síndrome de dolor regional complejo. Se incluyen pacientes mayores de 18 años con capsulitis, sin cinesiterapia previa y con escala visual analógica<4 puntos. Realizamos hidrodilatación ecoguiada (HD) más cinesiterapia o solo cinesiterapia. Había 10 pacientes por grupo. Las principales variables son rango articular, empuñadura, escala Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire y número de sesiones de cinesiterapia. Resultados: Basalmente, el rango articular de las articulaciones interfalángicas proximales fue 20° peor en el grupo experimental (p=0,01); el resto de las características basales no mostraron diferencias significativas. La ganancia inmediata con la HD es del 61,71% respecto al rango articular previo (p=0,024). No hubo mejoras significativas en la funcionalidad, excepto en la empuñadura activa, tras la HD (p=0,02) y al mes respecto al grupo control (p=0,014). En el grupo HD la duración media de la cinesiterapia es de 19,6±10,42 (IC 95%) y de 29,4±8,11 (IC 95%) sesiones en el grupo control (p>0,05). Conclusiones: La HD capsular podría considerarse como la opción inicial de tratamiento en la rigidez articular, ya que supone una mejora significativa del rango articular de forma inmediata. Es una técnica innovadora en estas articulaciones y con una rápida curva de aprendizaje, que ha demostrado ser segura y efectiva para realizar en una consulta de Rehabilitación

Introduction: To evaluate the effectiveness of early capsular ultrasound-guided hydrodilatation (HD) of the proximal interphalangeal or metacarpophalangeal joints in reducing joint stiffness and shortening kinesitherapy, as well as in improving hand functionality. Material and methods: We performed a one-year quasi-experimental pretest-posttest study with a control group in patients with proximal interphalangeal or metacarpophalangeal capsulitis in complex regional pain syndrome stages 2 or 3. Inclusion criteria consisted of age over 18 years, visual analogue scale<4 points and the absence of prior treatment. The control group received only kinesitherapy and the experimental group received capsular HD before kinesitherapy. There were 10 patients per group. The main measures were range of motion, active grip, Spanish validated Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire and the number of kinesitherapy sessions required. Results: At baseline, the range of motion of the proximal proximal interphalangeal joint was 20° worse in the experimental group (P=.01). There were no statistically significant differences in the other baseline characteristics. Immediate gain in range of motion after HD was 61.71% (P=.024). No significant improvements were observed in functionality except in active grip after 2 weeks of HD (P=.02) and one month later compared with the control group (P=.014). The number of kinesitherapy sessions required was 19.6±10.42 (95% CI) in the HD group and 29.4±8.11 (95% CI) in the control group (P>.05). Conclusions: Capsular HD could be considered as an initial treatment in finger joint stiffness because of the significant immediate improvement in range of motion. It is also an innovative technique in these joints with a short learning curve. The technique can be safely and effectively performed in a physiatry consulting room

Escuela de escoliosis como herramienta de información en escoliosis idiopática del adolescente. Resultados iniciales / Scoliosis school as an information tool in teenagers with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Initial results

Introducción. La escoliosis idiopática del adolescente (EIA) es un problema de salud crónico en el que las deformidades y el tratamiento ortésico que precisan en algunos casos pueden afectar negativamente a la calidad de vida de estos pacientes, más aun teniendo en consideración la difícil etapa en la que se encuentran. Objetivo. Creación de una escuela de escoliosis (EE) para intentar mejorar la información que reciben los pacientes con EIA y sus familiares sobre la deformidad, la evolución y los posibles tratamientos, intentando favorecer una mayor adherencia a las terapias y una mejora en su calidad de vida. Material y método. Creación de una EE para pacientes y sus familiares. Estudio cuasi-experimental antes-después de pacientes con EIA que inician tratamiento ortésico durante el año 2015. Evaluamos la escala de conocimientos acerca de la deformidad, la calidad de vida percibida mediante el perfil CAVIDRA y la satisfacción global. Resultados. Un total de 29 pacientes han asistido a la EE; de ellos, 22 eran niñas con una edad media de 12,82±3,72 años. El corsé más utilizado ha sido el Chêneau. Tanto el cuestionario sobre conocimientos como el perfil CAVIDRA mejoraron tras la EE. La satisfacción con el proceso global de información ha sido mayor de 8 en todos los ítems. Conclusiones. La EE puede ser una importante herramienta informativa en pacientes con escoliosis idiopática del adolescente, dada la edad vulnerable que presentan y la complejidad del tratamiento ortésico. Esta herramienta parece mejorar el nivel de conocimientos de la deformidad, la adherencia al corsé y la calidad de vida percibida (AU)

Introduction. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a chronic health problem in which trunk deformities and the necessary brace treatment can sometimes negatively affect adolescents’ quality of life, especially given the difficulties of this stage of life. Objective. To create a scoliosis school (SS) in order to improve the information received by AIS patients and their familiars about the deformity, its natural history and possible treatments, as well as to encourage treatment adherence and improve quality of life. Material and method. Creation of an SS for patients and their families. This was a before-after quasi-experimental study of patients with AIS who began brace treatment during 2015. We evaluated knowledge about the deformity, self-perceived quality of life assessed by the CAVIDRA profile and global satisfaction. Results. A total of 29 patients have attended the SS; of these, 22 were girls with a mean age of 12.82±3.72 years. The most commonly used brace was the Chêneau brace. Both the knowledge questionnaire and CAVIDRA scale scores improved after attendance at the SS. Satisfaction with the global information process was above 8 in all items. Conclusions. The SS could be an important information tool in AIS patients due to their vulnerable age and the complexity of brace treatment, improving their knowledge about the deformity, as well as their quality of life and treatment adherence (AU)