Effects of intra-articular pulsed radiofrequency current administration on a rabbit model of rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by synovial proliferation and inflammation. Intra-articular corticosteroid injections are commonly used for the treatment of arthritis affecting one or two joints. Although corticosteroid injections are fast-acting, repeated usage can result in severe adverse events.

Unilateral brachial plexus injury following carbon monoxide intoxication: A case report.

Rationale: We report a 45-year-old male patient with unilateral brachial plexopathy following acute carbon monoxide (CO) intoxication.

Patient Concerns: The patient suddenly developed severe left upper extremity weakness and cognitive impairment after CO intoxication.

Diagnoses: He showed severe weakness in the left upper extremity and decreased cognitive function during physical examination.

Therapeutic Effect of Microcurrent Therapy in Children With In-toeing Gait Caused by Increased Femoral Anteversion: A Pilot Study.

Objective: To investigate the efficacy of portable microcurrent therapy device (PMTD) of the hip internal rotators in the treatment of in-toeing gait caused by increased femoral anteversion in children over 8 years of age.

Methods: Eleven children (22 legs; 4 boys and 7 girls; mean age, 10.4±1.