An Unusual Cause of Posterior Knee Pain: Mucoid Degeneration of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament - Case Report.

Mucoid degeneration of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an uncommon cause of pain in the posterior region of the knee, of unknown pathophysiology and underdiagnosed. The best treatment modality is still under discussion. Resection of the lesion with partial ACL debridement has shown good results without the occurrence of instability.

Anterior Knee Pain After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

Background: Anterior knee pain is a frequent condition after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), but its origin remains uncertain. Studies have suggested that donor site morbidity in autologous bone-patellar tendon-bone reconstructions may contribute to patellofemoral pain, but this does not explain why hamstring tendon reconstructions may also present with anterior pain.

Purpose: To evaluate the prevalence of anterior knee pain after ACLR and its predisposing factors.

Target-based approach for osteoarthritis treatment.

There is still no definitive treatment for knee osteoarthritis (OA). We are certainly far from a consensus on the best form of treatment or on an effective treatment recommendation. There are reasons for the current equivocal treatment recommendations in the face of this very serious health problem.

Strength training improves the respiratory muscle strength and quality of life of elderly with Parkinson disease.

Background: The progression of Parkinson disease can lead to respiratory muscle weakness, reduced peak expiratory flow and quality of life (QoL). The aim was to evaluate the effects of strength training on levels of respiratory muscle strength, peak expiratory flow and QoL of elderly with Parkinson disease.

Methods: A total of 28 patients were randomized into one of two groups: the control group (CG) comprised 16 participants, and the strength training group (STG) comprised 12 participants.

PAIN FOLLOWING TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY - A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH.

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is known to be a successful procedure. The aging of the population and the growing demand for quality of life have greatly increased the indications for the procedure. Nonetheless, TKA presents some complications that still lack definitive resolution.