Publications by authors named "Ryan J Wortman"
Background: Hip arthroscopy (HA) procedures have increased exponentially in recent years. Their effect on outcomes after subsequent total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains unclear.
Purpose: To compare rates of complications and opioid claims after elective THA among patients with prior HA versus controls.
»: The incidence of quadriceps tendon rupture is estimated to be 1.37 cases per 100,000 people/year, with a predilection for these injuries in patients who are ≥40 years of age.
»: Quadriceps tendon ruptures are more likely to occur in the presence of preexisting comorbidities such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, gout, chronic kidney disease, secondary hyperparathyroidism, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral vascular disease.
Background: Joint contractures are common in boys and men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and management of contractures is an important part of care. The optimal methods to prevent and treat contractures are controversial, and the natural history of contracture development is understudied in glucocorticoid treated individuals at joints beyond the ankle.
Objective: To describe the development of contractures over time in a large cohort of individuals with DMD in relation to ambulatory ability, functional performance, and muscle quality measured using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy (MRS).
Article Synopsis
- Blood flow restriction (BFR) is a training method that uses a cuff to maintain arterial blood flow while limiting venous return, and it may enhance the effects of traditional resistance training for athletes.
- This systematic review analyzed literature from selected studies to assess the effectiveness of BFR in improving strength, muscle size, and sports performance in healthy athletes.
- Out of 10 studies included, 78% reported significant strength gains with BFR training, 50% noted increases in muscle size, and 75% observed improvements in various sport-specific performance metrics.