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Author(s):  
Gershon Zinger ◽  
Alexander Bregman ◽  
Ori Safran ◽  
Shaul Beyth ◽  
Amos Peyser

Abstract Background For most patients, tennis elbow (TE) resolves within 6 months of onset. For those with persistent and painful TE, nonsurgical treatment options are limited. Thousands of studies have tried to find effective treatments for TE but have usually failed. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that injections with hyaluronic acid (HA) would be effective at reducing pain from chronic TE. Methods Patients with a minimum of six months of pain from TE and with a pain level of 50 or greater (out of 100) were included in the study. They were randomized equally into one of two treatment groups: injection with HA or injection with saline control. Follow-up was conducted at 3, 6 and 12 months from the initial injection. Both the patient and the examiner at the follow-up visits were blinded to the treatment arm. The primary outcome measure was the visual analog scale (VAS pain) score at one year. Additional outcome measures included the shortened Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire (QuickDASH) and Patient Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) scores. Results Eighteen patients were randomized into the HA injection treatment arm, and 17 (94%) completed the study. The average age was 51.9 years, and 10 of the subjects were male. Patients had an average of 28.1 months of pain before entering the study. The VAS score in the HA group decreased from a baseline of 76.4–14.3 at 12 months. All 17 patients in the HA group showed VAS score reductions above the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) of at least 18. The PRTEE score improved from 67 to 28.1. The QuickDASH score improved from 53.7 to 22.5. Follow-up in the saline group was less than 50% and was therefore not used as a comparator. Conclusions HA injections yielded significant success in pain relief by three months. Patients continued to improve for the 12-month duration of the study. This study indicates that patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis may benefit from receiving injections of hyaluronic acid rather than having to undergo surgery.


2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dae-Kyung Kwak ◽  
Seunghun Lee ◽  
Yongmin Lee ◽  
Ji-Hyo Hwang ◽  
Je-Hyun Yoo

Abstract Treatment of superomedially displaced acetabular fractures including a quadrilateral surface (QLS) is challenging. We present a surgical technique using an anatomical suprapectineal QLS plate through the modified Stoppa approach and report the availability of this plate to treat this fracture type along with the surgical outcomes. Thirteen consecutive patients (11 men and 2 women) who underwent surgical treatment using an anatomical suprapectineal QLS plate through a modified Stoppa approach for superomedially displaced acetabular fractures between June 2018 and June 2020, were enrolled retrospectively. These fractures included 10 both-column fractures and 3 anterior-column and posterior hemitransverse fractures, which were confirmed on preoperative 3-dimensional computed tomography. Surgical outcomes were clinically assessed using the Postel Merle d’Aubigné (PMA) score and visual analog scale (VAS) score at the final follow-up, and radiological evaluations were performed immediately after the operation and at the final follow-up. The follow-up period was longer than 1 year in all patients with a mean 22.9 months. The mean operation time was 103 min. Anatomical reduction was achieved in 11 (84.6%) patients, while imperfect reduction was achieved in the remaining two (15.3%) patients. At the final follow-up, radiographic grades were excellent, fair, and poor in 11 (84.6%), one (7.6%), and one patient, respectively. The mean PMA score was 16.3 (range, 13-18) and the mean VAS score was 1.0 (range, 0-3). No secondary reduction loss or implant loosening was observed. However, two patients underwent conversion to total hip arthroplasty due to post-traumatic arthritis and subsequent joint pain. No other complications were observed. Simultaneous reduction and fixation using an anatomical suprapectineal QLS plate through the modified Stoppa approach can provide satisfactory outcomes in superomedially displaced acetabular fractures, resulting in shorter operation times and fewer complications.


2022 ◽  
Vol 2022 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Bin Zhang ◽  
Jiasheng Yu ◽  
Daobo Fan ◽  
Lei Bao ◽  
Dongqian Feng

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of intraarticular injection with platelet-rich plasma on knee osteoarthritis. A total of 250 patients with stages I–III osteoarthritis from December 2018 to June 2020 were included in this study. All the patients had received autologous PRP injection (3 ml) into the affected knee joint every week for totally 3 injections. The VAS score and WOMAC index were used to evaluate knee function before and at 3 days, 1 month, and 3 months after injection. A total of 250 patients were enrolled in this study, including 130 patients in the PRP group and 120 patients in the control group. The content of platelets in PRP of patients in the PRP group was 958.0 ± 283.1 × 109/L. The VAS score and WOMAC index of patients in the PRP group before treatment were not significantly different from those in the control group. At 3 days, 1 month, and 3 months after PRP treatment, the VAS score and WOMAC index of the PRP group were significantly lower than those of the control group. PRP is effective in treatment of knee osteoarthritis. The pain symptoms can be alleviated at 3 days after injection.


2022 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yao Zhao ◽  
Beiyu Xu ◽  
Longtao Qi ◽  
Chunde Li ◽  
Lei Yue ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Finite element analyses and biomechanical tests have shown that PEEK rods promote fusion and prevent adjacent segment degeneration. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects and complications of hybrid surgery with PEEK rods in lumbar degenerative diseases. Methods From January 2015-December 2017, 28 patients who underwent lumbar posterior hybrid surgery with PEEK rods were included in the study. The patients were diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation, lumbar spinal stenosis, or degenerative grade I spondylolisthesis. Before the operation and at the last follow-up, the patients completed lumbar anteroposterior and lateral X-ray, dynamic X-ray, MRI examinations. In addition, at the last follow-up the patients also completed lumbar CT examinations. The radiographic parameters, clinical visual analog scale (VAS) score and Oswestry disability index (ODI) score were compared. Results The average age of the patients was 44.8 ± 12.6 years, and the average follow-up duration was 26.4 ± 3.6 months. The VAS score improved from 6.3 ± 1.6 to 1.0 ± 0.9, and the ODI score decreased from 38.4 ± 10.8 to 6.8 ± 4.6. The fusion rate of the fused segment was 100%. There were no significant changes in the modified Pfirrmann classifications or disc height index for the nonfused segments and the upper adjacent segments from pre- to postoperatively. No cases of screw loosening, broken screws, broken rods or other mechanical complications were found. Conclusion Hybrid surgery with PEEK rods for lumbar degenerative diseases can yield good clinical results and effectively reduce the incidence of complications such as adjacent segment diseases.


2022 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. E6

OBJECTIVE In this study, the authors aimed to describe a new technique of sacroiliac joint (SIJ) fusion using a robotic navigation guidance system and to document clinical results with patient-reported visual analog scale (VAS) scores. METHODS Patients diagnosed with SIJ dysfunction were surgically treated using 2 hydroxyapatite (HA)–coated, threaded screws with the aid of the robotic navigation system. In a total of 36 patients, 51 SIJs were fused during the study period. Patients’ VAS scores were used to determine clinical improvement in pain. Postoperative imaging at routine intervals during the follow-up period was also performed for assessment of radiological fusion. In addition, complication events were recorded, including reoperations. RESULTS All 36 patients had successful fusion evidenced by both CT and clinical assessment at the final follow-up. Two patients underwent reoperation because of screw loosening. The mean preoperative VAS score was 7.2 ± 1.1, and the mean 12-month postoperative VAS score was 1.6 ± 1.46. This difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05) and demonstrated a substantial clinical improvement in pain. CONCLUSIONS Robotic navigation–assisted SIJ fusion using 2 HA-coated, threaded screws placed across the joint was an acceptable technique that demonstrated reliable clinical results with a significant improvement in patient-reported VAS pain scores.


2022 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-44
Author(s):  
Md Kamrul Ahsan ◽  
Shahidul Islam Khan ◽  
Sachindra Raj Joshi ◽  
Md Zahidul Haq Khan ◽  
Md Hamidul Haque ◽  
...  

Objective: To perform retrospective analysis of 1000 patients who underwent open limited discectomy (OLD) for single level lumbar disc herniation (LDH) and to assess the long- term clinical outcomes. Methods: 745 men and 255 women, with mean age of 38.03 ± 9.14 years (range 19- 55 years) who had primary LDH at L4-5 (n=640), L5-S1 (n=352), and L3-4 (n=8); underwent OLD were reviewed. Records were obtained regarding their demographic data, the side and level of disc herniation, operating time period, intraoperative blood loss, hospital stay, and perioperative complications. VAS score was measured before and after operation, for the assessment of low back pain (LBP) and radicular pain. Comprehensive outcome outcomes were measured postoperatively with the modified Macnab criteria and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) score. Results: The mean follows up was 24.5 (range 24-70) months. Significant improvement of mean VAS score for back and leg pain was achieved. At the two years follow-up, results were excellent in 525 (52.50%), good in 325 (32.50%), fair in 140 (14.00%) and poor in 10 (1.00%). Complications found were reherniation (n=52), discitis (n=19), superficial wound infection (n=7), dural tear (n=7) and foot drop (n=2). Conclusion: Open limited discectomy following fenestration or laminotomy is a safe and effective procedure and achieved favorable long-term outcome (e.g., low rate of recurrent LBP) and excellent patients’ satisfaction. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21(1) 2022 Page : 37-44


BMJ Open ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. e048176
Author(s):  
Fitsum Sebsibe Teni ◽  
Ola Rolfson ◽  
Nancy Devlin ◽  
David Parkin ◽  
Emma Nauclér ◽  
...  

ObjectiveTo compare problems reported in the five EQ-5D-3L dimensions and EQ VAS scores at baseline and at 1-year follow-up among different patient groups and specific diagnoses in 11 National Quality Registers (NQRs) and to compare these with the general population.DesignLongitudinal, descriptive study.Participants2 66 241 patients from 11 NQRs and 49 169 participants from the general population were included in the study.Primary and secondary outcome measuresProportions of problems reported in the five EQ-5D-3L dimensions, EQ VAS scores of participants’ own health and proportions of participants and mean/median EQ VAS score in the Paretian Classification of Health Change (PCHC) categories.ResultsIn most of the included registers, and the general population, problems with pain/discomfort were the most frequently reported at baseline and at 1-year follow-up. Mean EQ VAS score (SD) ranged from 45.2 (22.4) among disc hernia patients to 88.1 (15.3) in wrist and hand fracture patients at baseline. They ranged from 48.9 (20.9) in pulmonary fibrosis patients to 83.3 (17.4) in wrist and hand fracture patients at follow-up. The improved category of PCHC, improvement in at least one dimension without deterioration in any other, accounted for the highest proportion in several diagnoses, corresponding with highest improvement in mean EQ VAS score.ConclusionsThe study documented self-reported health of several different patient groups using the EQ-5D-3L in comparing with the general population. This demonstrated the important role of patient-reported outcomes in routine clinical care, to assess and follow-up health status and progress within different groups of patients. The EQ-5D-3L descriptive system and EQ VAS have an important role in providing a ‘common denominator’, allowing comparisons across NQRs and specific diagnoses.Trial registration numberClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04359628).


Author(s):  
Vu Thi Thuc Phuong ◽  
Bui Duc Tam ◽  
Tran Cong Thanh

Pain after cardiac surgery is always an obsession of patients and a top concern of anesthesiologists. Experimental subjects challenged by acute pain and patients in chronic pain experience impairments in attention control, working memory, mental flexibility, problem solving, and information processing speed. The two most commonly used analgesia methods are patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) and erector spinea plane block (ESP). Our study aimed to compare the analgesic effect of ESP with PCA in patients after cardiac surgery using extracorporeal circulation and evaluate the disavantages of these two pain relief techniques. Subject and methods: This study was a randomized controlled intervention study of adult patients who underwent open-heart surgery patients with extracorporeal circulation from May 2020 to September 2021 in the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit - Hanoi Heart Hospital. Results: Two hundred and four (204) consecutive patients were collected, included 108 patients in the ESP group and 96 patients in the PCA group. The mean intraoperative fentanyl amount in the ESP group (0.57±0.50 mg) was lower than in the PCA group (1.00±0.00 mg) (p<0.05). The average VAS score when the patient was lying still and taking deep breaths at the time of assessment in both groups was below 3 (corresponding to low pain level) (p>0.05). The mean morphin consumption 24 hours after surgery was significantly lower in the ESP group (0,23±0,12 mg) than in the PCA group (17,92±3,32 mg) (p<0.05). The mean time after surgery in the ESP group (3.80±1.02 hours) and the PCA group (5.21±1.10 hours) had a clear difference between p<0.05. The mean time of extubation in the ESP group (8.06±1.60 hours) was statistically significantly lower than in the PCA group (8.83±1.43 hours) (p<0.05). The rate of nausea in the ESP group (20.98%) was lower than in the PCA group (58.33%) (p<0.05). Conclusion: Both methods had good analgesic effect with an average VAS score ≤ 3. The ESP group had a lower mean postoperative morphine consumption, a higher patient satisfaction level, and a lower rate of nausea, vomiting, and slow breathing statistically significant less than the PCA group.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Carlhäll ◽  
Marie Nelson ◽  
Maria Svenvik ◽  
Daniel Axelsson ◽  
Marie Blomberg

Abstract A negative childbirth experience may have long term negative effects on maternal health. New international guidelines allow a slower progress of labor in the early active phase, however a longer time in labor may influence the childbirth experience. In this population-based cohort study including 26,429 women, who gave birth between Jan 2016 to March 2020, the association between duration of the different phases of active labor and childbirth experience was studied. The women assessed their childbirth experience by visual analogue scale (VAS) score. Data including VAS score and labor time estimates were obtained from electronic medical records and adjusted odds ratios (aOR) were calculated.The prevalence of negative childbirth experience (VAS 1-3) was 4,9%. A significant association between longer duration of all phases of active labor and a negative childbirth experience (VAS 1-3) was found for primi- and multipara. The aOR for negative childbirth experience and longer time in active labor in primipara was 1.88, 95% CI (1.59-2.22) and for multipara aOR 1.90, 95% CI (1.59-2.28).It is of great importance to identify and optimize the clinical care of women with prolonged labor to reduce the risk of negative childbirth experience and associated adverse long-term effects.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Kyoung-Sun Park ◽  
Suna Kim ◽  
Changnyun Kim ◽  
Ji-Yeon Seo ◽  
Hyunwoo Cho ◽  
...  

Background: This two-arm, parallel, pragmatic, multicenter, clinical randomized, controlled trial with a 12-week follow-up period aimed to compare the effectiveness of pharmacopuncture therapy and physical therapy strategies for chronic neck pain. Methods: Eight sessions of pharmacopuncture therapy or physical therapy were administered within 2 weeks. The primary outcome was the visual analogue scale (VAS) score for neck pain. The secondary outcomes were the scores of the Northwick Park questionnaire (NPQ), VAS score for radiating arm pain, numeric rating scale (NRS) for neck and arm bothersomeness, neck disability index (NDI), patient global impression of change (PGIC), 12-item short form health survey (SF-12), and EuroQoL 5-dimension 5-level (EQ-5D-5L) instrument. The protocol was registered with Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04035018) and CRIS (KCT0004243). Results: We randomly allocated 101 participants with chronic neck pain to the pharmacopuncture therapy (n = 50) or physical therapy group (n = 51). At the primary endpoint (week 5) the pharmacopuncture therapy group showed significantly superior effects regarding VAS score for neck pain and arm bothersomeness, NRS for neck pain, NDI, NPQ, and PGIC compared with the physical therapy group. These effects were sustained up to 12 weeks after follow-up. Conclusion: Compared with physical therapy, pharmacopuncture therapy had superior effects on the pain and functional recovery of patients with chronic neck pain.


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