Publications by authors named "J C Alm"
Introduction: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is the leading cause of disability in the United States and is associated with a steadily increasing burden of healthcare expenditures. Given this trend, it is essential to evaluate interventions aimed at reducing disability and optimizing healthcare utilization (HCU) in affected populations. This study investigates the impact of prior spinal surgery on functional outcomes and HCU patterns following high-frequency (10 kHz) spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy.
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- - The study focused on the use of endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) to treat recurrent varicose veins after small saphenous vein (SSV) surgery, analyzing its feasibility and initial results in 40 patients.
- - Out of 45 EVLA procedures, there was a 97.8% immediate technical success rate, but 13.3% of limbs experienced further issues requiring additional treatment within a median follow-up period of 77 days.
- - The majority of patients had complex vein anatomy, but no significant complications arose that required further medical intervention, demonstrating that EVLA is a promising option for managing recurrent varicose veins.
Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP/ACP5) promotes bone length, regulates cortical and trabecular bone mass, and maintains growth plate architecture and width in a sex- and site-specific manner in mice.
Bone
November 2024
Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) serum levels reflect osteoclast number, bone remodeling activity, and fracture risk. Deletion or loss of function of TRAP results in short stature in mice and man. Yet, the impact and mechanisms of TRAP for the site- and sex-specific development of bone and cartilage is not well understood.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSpinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a well-established treatment for patients with chronic pain. With increasing healthcare costs, it is important to determine the benefits of SCS in healthcare utilization (HCU). This retrospective, single-center observational study involved 160 subjects who underwent implantation of a high-frequency (10 kHz) SCS device.
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