Chiropractic management of postpartum pubic symphysis diastasis: A case report

This case report describes the chiropractic management of a 30-year-old female patient with severe postpartum pelvic pain secondary to pubic symphysis diastasis. No literature was found on the chiropractic management of postpartum symphysis pubis diastasis. The existing literature concerning chiropractic care for symphysis pubis dysfunction during pregnancy is limited and indicates a potential benefit. Separation of the pubic symphysis may include ligamentous injury to the sacroiliac joints and may lead to chronic pain. Pubic symphysis separation of 17 millimeters was present on digital radiograph. Management consisted of chiropractic adjustments, trigger point release, electrical stimulation, moist heat, sacroiliac belt, and specific stabilizing exercises. The patient’s pain improved immediately following treatment on the initial visit. Pain was reduced from 8/10 VAS at the first visit to 2/10 at the fourth visit. She was able to resume normal activities and reached a final pain level of 1/10. The diastasis was reduced by 7 millimeters at 14-weeks post radiograph for a final separation of just under 10 millimeters. Collaboration between obstetricians, midwives and chiropractors may be warranted.     

Triple labrum tears repaired with the JuggerKnot? soft anchor: Technique and results

Purpose:The 2-year outcomes of patients undergoing repair of triple labrum tears using an all-suture anchor device were assessed.Results:Overall total CS and FLEX-SF scores increased from 52.9 ± 20.4 to 84.3 ± 10.7 (P < 0.0001) and from 29.3 ± 4.7 to 42.0 ± 7.3 (P < 0.0001), respectively. When divided into two groups by whether or not glenohumeral arthrosis was present at the time of surgery (n = 9 each group), significant improvements in CS and FLEX-SF were obtained for both groups (P < 0.0015). There were no intraoperative complications. All patients, including contact athletes, returned to their preinjury level of sports activity and were satisfied. MRI evaluation revealed no instances of subchondral cyst formation or tunnel expansion. Anchor tracts appeared to heal with fibrous tissue, complete bony healing, or combined fibro-osseous healing.Conclusion:Our results are encouraging, demonstrating a consistent healing of the anchor tunnels through arthroscopic treatment of complex labrum lesions with a completely suture-based implant. It further demonstrates a meaningful improvement in patient outcomes, a predictable return to activity, and a high rate of patient satisfaction.

Level of Evidence:

Level IV case series.     

Posterior shoulder instability following anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty: A case report and review of management

We report a case of posterior shoulder instability following anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). In addition, we present guidelines to aid in the management of posterior instability after TSA. A 50-year-old male underwent anatomic TSA for glenohumeral osteoarthritis. Postoperatively, the patient developed posterior instability secondary to glenoid retroversion. He did not improve despite conservative treatment. He underwent an arthroscopic posterior bone block procedure, 4-month after his index arthroplasty. At 14-month follow-up, the patient had regained near full motion and strength, and radiographs demonstrated osseous integration with no evidence of component loosening. Posterior instability following TSA is a relatively rare complication and challenging to manage. The posterior, arthroscopic iliac crest bone block grafting procedure represents a treatment option for posterior instability in the setting of a stable glenoid prosthesis following TSA.     

Insights on the Potential Mechanisms of Action of Functional Electrical Stimulation Therapy in Combination With Task-Specific Training: A Scoping Review

ObjectivesThis scoping review was undertaken to synthetize and appraise the literature on the potential mechanisms of action of functional electrical stimulation therapy in combination with task-specific training (FEST + TST) in the rehabilitation following stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, or multiple sclerosis.Materials and MethodsThe literature search was performed using multiple databases (including APA, PsycInfo, Medline, PubMed, EMBASE, CCRCT, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews) from 1946 to June 2020. The literature search used the following terms: (spinal cord injury, paraplegia, tetraplegia, quadriplegia, stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, or acquired brain injury) AND (functional electrical stimulation or FES). The search included clinical and preclinical studies without limits to language.ResultsOf the 8209 titles retrieved from the primary search, 57 publications fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria for this scoping review. While most publications were clinical studies (n = 50), there were only seven preclinical studies using animal models. The results of this review suggest that FEST + TST can result in multiple effects on different elements from the muscle to the cerebral cortex. However, most studies were focused on the muscle changes after FEST + TST.ConclusionsThe results of this scoping review suggest that FEST + TST can result in multiple effects on different elements of the neuromuscular system, while most research studies were focused on the muscle changes after FEST + TST. Despite the efficacy of the FEST + TST in the neurorehabilitation after CNS injury or disease, the results of this review underline an important knowledge gap with regards to the actual mechanism of action of FEST + TST.     

肩关节不稳与SLAP损伤联系的研究进展北大核心CSCD

目的总结肩关节不稳与上盂唇自前向后(superior labrum anterior posterior,SLAP)损伤的联系。方法通过查阅国内外相关研究文献,分析肩关节不稳与SLAP损伤的特点,归纳并探讨两者在发病机制、临床症状及生物力学上的关联。结果肩关节不稳和SLAP损伤既可同时存在,也可单独发生。SLAP损伤由于破坏了上盂唇的完整性和肱二头肌长头腱(long head of biceps tendon,LHBT)止点,可引起肱骨头相对关节盂过度移位,导致肩关节不稳。而慢性反复性或急性高能量创伤导致的肩关节不稳也会加重SLAP损伤,造成原有损伤范围扩大及撕裂程度加重。结论 SLAP损伤会破坏肩关节稳定机制,肩关节不稳会引起上盂唇和LHBT撕裂,两者间存在一定联系。然而,现有研究结果仅能证明肩关节不稳和SLAP损伤之间具有互相诱发和促进发展的关系,而非互为充分必要条件,因此两者间具体因果关系还需进一步深入研究。