Publications by authors named "Nathan P Olafsen"
Background: Compressive neuropathy of the common fibular nerve (CFN) is increasingly recognized as an etiology for foot drop and falls. Electrodiagnostic (EDX) studies are widely used to evaluate this condition, but such tests are invasive and costly. As with carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes, there may be patients with characteristic symptoms of CFN compressive neuropathy but normal EDX studies in which ultrasound may aid in decision-making.
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- - The study investigates factors predicting symptom resolution after common peroneal nerve decompression for compressive neuropathy, focusing on demographic and electrodiagnostic data from January 2015 to April 2023.
- - Out of 44 patients, 33 experienced symptom relief post-surgery, with a notable difference in outcomes based on sex; men showed a significantly higher likelihood of symptom resolution compared to women.
- - While electrodiagnostic (EDX) results did not correlate with symptom outcomes, the research highlights the need for further exploration into how demographic aspects, like sex, may influence surgical results.
Introduction: Musculoskeletal concerns are common, yet residents at our institution lacked arthrocentesis training. We created a workshop to teach residents knee and shoulder arthrocentesis, developed simulated assessment scenarios (SASs) with tools to measure procedural proficiency, and collected validity evidence.
Methods: A multidisciplinary group conducted a modified Delphi to define content for the workshop, SASs, and assessment tools.
Corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid, and platelet-rich plasma injections are commonly utilized when managing pain and injury in the athlete. Although there is ample scientific literature on these injection types, there is a paucity of evidence guiding the use of any of these modalities in a younger, athletic population. Injection strategies should be used as just one aspect of a detailed and athlete-specific return to sport and rehabilitation plan.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To review the literature guiding all aspects of the use of injectable corticosteroids for painful musculoskeletal conditions, with a focus on the treatment of athletes.
Data Sources: An extensive search of the literature was completed including search terms of corticosteroid, steroid, athlete, and injection, among others. Additional articles were used after being identified from previously reviewed articles.