Postoperative Rehabilitation for Pain and Functional Recovery Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Narrative Review.

Patients with cervical myelopathy, radiculopathy, and myeloradiculopathy often experience neck and arm pain, neurological impairments, and functional limitations that significantly affect their quality of life. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is the most commonly performed surgical procedure to address these conditions. In clinical practice, postoperative rehabilitation is widely recommended following ACDF to enhance recovery.

Functional Benefits of Inpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation After Open Aortic and Valvular Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Patients undergoing open aortic and valvular surgery often experience postoperative deconditioning, yet research on the role of inpatient cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in this population remains limited. This study aimed to examine the effects of inpatient CR on muscle strength, mobility, psychological well-being, and quality of life in patients recovering from open aortic surgery. We conducted a retrospective study using the medical records of patients who participated in inpatient CR after open aortic surgery.

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Diagnosis and Non-Surgical Treatment of Primary Frozen Shoulder.

Objective: Primary frozen shoulder causes significant pain and progressively restricts shoulder movements. Diagnosis is primarily clinically based on patient history and physical examination. Management is mainly non-invasive owing to its self-limiting clinical course.

Outcomes Of Intraarticular Corticosteroid Injections into the Cervical Facet Joint Based on Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography Imaging.

Purpose: Chronic neck pain is a prevalent condition that significantly impairs quality of life and contributes to disability. The cervical facet joint (CFJ) is a common source of neck pain, and intraarticular (IA) corticosteroid injections are widely utilized for symptom relief. However, accurately predicting treatment outcomes remains challenging.

Assessing the Validity, Safety, and Utility of ChatGPT's Responses for Patients with Frozen Shoulder.

This study evaluates the potential of ChatGPT as a tool for providing information to patients with frozen shoulder, focusing on its validity, utility, and safety. Five experienced physicians selected fourteen key questions on musculoskeletal disorders after discussion and verified their adequacy by consulting one hundred and twenty frozen shoulder patients for additional or alternative inquiries. These questions were input into ChatGPT version 4.

Bilateral hand dystonia following high-velocity thrust manipulation: a case report.

Thrust manipulation is one of the most commonly used techniques for managing musculoskeletal pain in clinical practice. This involves the application of a high-velocity, low-amplitude force directed to the joints with the intent of achieving joint cavitation. This current case report describes a female in her mid-20s who presented with excessive bilateral and involuntary hand muscle contractions after bilateral thrust manipulation.

The Effectiveness of Exercise Programs in Adolescents with Thoracic Kyphosis: A Narrative Review.

Thoracic kyphosis is a common postural problem affecting over 20% of adolescents. This condition can contribute to various spinal problems, leading to a decreased ability to perform daily activities, reduced quality of life, and impaired pulmonary function. This review aimed to investigate the effectiveness of exercise programs in adolescents with thoracic kyphosis.

Short-Term Outcomes of Intraarticular Corticosteroid Injection into the Lumbar Facet Joint According to the Findings of Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography Imaging.

Objective: Bone single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) preferentially localizes areas exhibiting greater bone remodeling and enhanced perfusion, which helps identify areas of pain and inflammation in the lumbar facet joints (LFJs). Herein, we investigated the treatment outcome of intraarticular (IA) corticosteroid injection in patients with LFJ-origin lower back pain (LBP) depending on the presence of increased LFJ uptake on bone SPECT.

Methods: We retrospectively recruited 38 patients with LFJ-origin LBP.

Effectiveness of intradiscal ozone injections for treating pain following herniated lumbar disc: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Low back pain and sciatica caused by herniated lumbar discs (HLDs) are common complaints among patients visiting pain clinics. Among the various therapeutic methods, intradiscal ozone injections have emerged as an effective alternative or additional treatment option for HLDs.

Objective: This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effectiveness of intradiscal ozone injections in the treatment of HLDs.

The assessment of the validity, safety, and utility of ChatGPT for patients with herniated lumbar disc: A preliminary study.

ChatGPT is perceived as a potential tool for patients diagnosed with herniated lumbar disc (HLD) to ask questions concerning desired information, with provision for necessary responses. In this preliminary study, we assessed the validity, safety, and utility of ChatGPT in patients with HLD. Two physicians specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders discussed and determined the 12 most frequently asked questions by patients with HLD in clinical practice.

The effect of transcranial alternating current stimulation on functional recovery in patients with stroke: a narrative review.

Stroke is a common neurological disorder worldwide that can cause significant disabilities. Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) is an emerging non-invasive neuromodulation technique that regulates brain oscillations and reshapes brain rhythms. This study aimed to investigate the effect of tACS on functional recovery in patients with stroke.

Effectiveness of transcranial alternating current stimulation for controlling chronic pain: a systematic review.

Background: Chronic pain is common, disruptive, and often treatment-resistant. Hence, researchers and clinicians seek alternative therapies for chronic pain. Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) is an emerging neuromodulation technique that non-invasively modulates neural oscillations in the human brain.

Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain in Patients with Forward Head Posture: A Systematic Narrative Review.

(1) Background: Forward head posture (FHP) is one of the most common cervical postural deviations and is characterized by head protrusion or forward head placement in relation to the shoulder in the sagittal plane. Patients with FHP often experience neck pain and disability. The aim of this study was to investigate whether treatment programs are effective in the management of neck pain in patients with FHP.

Treatment of Upper Crossed Syndrome: A Narrative Systematic Review.

Background And Objectives: Upper crossed syndrome (UCS) is a common musculoskeletal condition that is characterized by tightness and weakness of the muscles of the neck, shoulders, and upper back. The aim of this current study is to summarize and provide an overview of the treatment in patients with UCS.

Materials And Methods: A MEDLINE (PubMed), Cochrane library, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science database search was conducted for English-language articles about upper crossed syndrome that were published until 19 January 2023.

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia.

Objective: Dysphagia is a common clinical condition characterized by difficulty in swallowing. It is sub-classified into oropharyngeal dysphagia, which refers to problems in the mouth and pharynx, and esophageal dysphagia, which refers to problems in the esophageal body and esophagogastric junction. Dysphagia can have a significant negative impact one's physical health and quality of life as its severity increases.

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy essentials: a narrative review.

Background And Objective: Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) affects approximately 6-34% of all patients with diabetes. DPN-induced pain reduces the quality of life and makes daily activities difficult. Distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSPN) is the most common type of DPN.

Rehabilitation Program for Improved Musculoskeletal Pain in Gastrointestinal Endoscopists: Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study.

Background/aims: This study aimed to develop a rehabilitation program for musculoskeletal pain experienced by gastrointestinal endoscopists and to investigate its usefulness.

Methods: This was a multicenter cohort study. During the first 2 weeks, a questionnaire regarding daily workload and musculoskeletal symptoms was administered.

The effect of neurologic music therapy in patients with cerebral palsy: A systematic narrative review.

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most common causes of disability in children. It is characterized by impairment in motor function and coordination and difficulties in performing daily life activities. Previous research supports that neurologic music therapy (NMT) was effective in improving motor function, cognition, and emotional wellbeing in patients with various neurologic disorders.

Effectiveness of pulsed radiofrequency on the medial cervical branches for cervical facet joint pain.

Background: Cervical facet joint pain (CFP) is one of the most common causes of neck pain and headache. Persistent CFP deteriorates the quality of life of patients and reduces their productivity at work.

Aim: To investigate the effectiveness of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) stimulation of cervical medial branches in patients with chronic CFP.

At Least 5-Year Outcomes of Whiplash-Induced Chronic Neck Pain Following Response to Intra-Articular Facet Joint Corticosteroid Injection.

Objective: To investigate whether the response to intra-articular facet joint corticosteroid injection can determine the long-term prognosis (at least 5 years after injury) of whiplash injury-related neck pain sustained 3-12 months after injury.

Methods: Of 65 patients who visited a university hospital for persistent whiplash injury-induced axial neck pain sustained 3-12 months after injury (numeric rating scale score ≥3) and had received intra-articular facet joint corticosteroid injection, 40 completed the telephone interview. We divided the patients into "good response group" (≥50% pain reduction at 1 month after the injection) and "poor response group" (<50% pain reduction at 1 month after the injection).

The effectiveness of corticosteroid injection into cervical facet joint for managing whiplash-related neck pain.

Background: Cervical facet joint (CFJ) pain is commonly seen after whiplash trauma, and is frequently refractory to physical therapy and oral medication. Previous studies have shown positive pain-reducing outcomes after intra-articular (IA) corticosteroid injection in patients with CFJ pain unrelated to injury. We evaluated the effectiveness of IA corticosteroid injection for managing whiplash-related CFJ pain.

The Relationship Between Dysphagia and Pneumonia in Acute Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Dysphagia is a common complication after stroke and is associated with the development of pneumonia. This study aimed to summarize the relationship between dysphagia and pneumonia in post-stroke patients.

Materials And Methods: Articles published up to November 2021 were searched in the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane library, and Scopus databases.