Intra-articular disc surgery

SummaryBy means of neutron activation and gamma-ray spectrometry the concentrations in the human mandibular articular disc of the following elements have been determined: Na, Mn, Cu, Zn, Rb, Sr, Cd, W, and Au. The discs were obtained at necropsy from seven men and nine women, ranging in age from 56 to 71 years.The activation was carried out in a thermal neutron flux of about 1.7 XlO12 neutrons × cm−2 × sec.−1 for about 20 hours. A chemical group separationwas performed before the gamma-ray spectrometry. Quantitative data based on the dry weight of the cartilage samples were obtained by comparing the photo-peak area of the identified elements with those of appropriate standards.

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THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY IN RESIDUAL PAIN AFTER LUMBAR HERNIATED DISC SURGERY

10.26226/morressier.5ab3c880a874c600265592d8 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Ana Maria Bumbea

Keyword(s):

Physical Therapy ◽

Herniated Disc ◽

Residual Pain ◽

Disc Surgery

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Comprehensive Treatment of Patients with Dislocation of the Articular Disc of the Temporomandibular Joint with Different Types of Occlusal Splints

International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation ◽

10.37200/ijpr/v24i5/pr2020187 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (5) ◽

pp. 4744-4753

Author(s):

Tina V. Chkhikvadze

Keyword(s):

Temporomandibular Joint ◽

Comprehensive Treatment ◽

Articular Disc ◽

Occlusal Splints ◽

Different Types

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Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) – a Tool for Strengthening Patient Involvement and Measuring Outcome in Orthopaedic Outpatient Rehabilitation

Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie ◽

10.1055/a-1241-4897 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Marcus Müller ◽

Joscha Brunssen ◽

Martin Messingschlager

Keyword(s):

Lower Extremity ◽

Patient Reported Outcomes ◽

Patient Involvement ◽

Pain Treatment ◽

Cervical Disc ◽

Outpatient Rehabilitation ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Disc Surgery ◽

Patient Reported ◽

Quick Dash

AbstractThe present study serves to establish Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) as a tool for strengthening patient involvement and measuring outcomes in orthopaedic outpatient rehabilitation. Assessments by FFbH-R (Hannover Back Function Questionnaire for patients with back problems), Quick-DASH (Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Score for patients with upper extremity lesions), and LEFS (Lower Extremity Function Scale for patients with lower extremity lesions) were employed in 20 outpatient rehabilitation centres over a period of 12 months to evaluate changes in performance and participation from the subjective patient perspective. The following questionnaires were used: FFbH-R status post: lumbar disc surgery; cervical disc surgery; spinal canal decompression; conservative back pain treatment; other; Quick-DASH status post: rotator cuff reconstruction; shoulder arthroplasty; fracture (conservative or osteosynthesis); other; LEFS status post: hip arthroplasty; knee arthroplasty; anterior cruciate ligament repair; osteotomy; fracture (conservative treatment or osteosynthesis); other. Analysis of the 6,751 usable data sets demonstrated significant positive changes in all scores and diagnostic subgroups. The mean difference in score was 14.2 points in the FFbH-R, − 22 points in the Quick-DASH and 18 points in the LEFS. Thus, this study proves the positive effects of orthopaedic rehabilitation in an outpatient setting. PROs were instituted on a permanent basis in seven of the participating institutions.

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