Corticospinal and Clinical Effects of Muscle Tendon Vibration in Neurologically Impaired Individuals. A Scoping Review.

This review verified the extent, variety, quality and main findings of studies that have tested the neurophysiological and clinical effects of muscle tendon vibration (VIB) in individuals with sensorimotor impairments. The search was conducted on PubMed, CINAHL, and SportDiscuss up to April 2024. Studies were selected if they included humans with neurological impairments, applied VIB and used at least one measure of corticospinal excitability using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

Medium-sized rotator cuff tears repaired with transosseous-equivalent technique plus bone marrow stimulation yielded similar short-term outcomes regardless of whether complete or incomplete footprint coverage was achieved.

Purpose: This study aimed to compare clinical outcomes and re-tear rates of medium-sized rotator cuff tears repaired with incomplete footprint coverage using the transosseous-equivalent technique versus those with complete footprint coverage plus bone marrow stimulation.

Methods: The retrospective study, conducted from March 2019 to December 2021, included consecutive patients with medium-sized (1-3cm) posterosuperior rotator cuff tears repaired using the transosseous-equivalent technique and bone marrow stimulation, with a minimum follow-up of 2 years. Patients were divided into two groups based on the degree of footprint coverage achieved: Group C (complete coverage) and Group I (incomplete coverage).

Tinospora crispa (L.) Hook.f. & Thomson vines ameliorates hyperuricemia by inhibiting synthesis and promoting excretion of uric acid through targeting NLRP3/caspase-1/IL-1β pathway.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Tinospora crispa (L.) Hook.f.

Management of partial extensor tendon lacerations of the hand and forearm: A national survey of practice in the United Kingdom.

Background: Partial extensor tendon lacerations of the hand and forearm are common. There is a lack of evidence to guide their management and it is also unclear at what threshold surgeons would consider repair necessary. This study aimed to identify national surgical management of partial extensor tendon lacerations of the hand and forearm (zones 2-8) and assess surgeons' willingness to randomise in a future trial.

Re-rupture rate and complications after percutaneous Tenolig® repair in acute midsubstance rupture of Achilles tendon.

Purpose: Acute midsubstance Achilles tendon ruptures are the most common tendon injuries in adults and the choice of surgical technique is still debated. The objective of this study is to evaluate the rate of iterative ruptures and postoperative complications at a minimum follow-up of one year of percutaneous sutures of the Achilles tendon, as well as to investigate the risk factors for rupture.

Methods: In this single-center retrospective study, 142 patients (119 men and 23 women, mean age of 46 years) were reviewed at a mean follow-up of 24 (12-38) months.

Effect of traction therapy on muscle satellite cell proliferation and differentiation in a rat model of knee stiffness.

Background: In the rat knee stiffness model, the duration of traction treatment is mostly 20-40 min; however, relatively few studies have been conducted on longer traction treatment of extended knee stiffness in rats. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the efficacy of prolonged traction and its mechanism of action in extended knee stiffness in rats.

Methods: The model of extended knee joint stiffness was established in rats and treated with powered flexion position traction.

Injection of an allodermal matrix and leukocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma mixture improved the tendon integrity in cases of full-thickness common extensor tendon tears of the elbow: Two case reports.

Rationale: Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is a chronic condition characterized by tendinosis at the insertion site of the lateral epicondyle. Various treatment methods are available, ranging from conservative to surgical options for refractory lateral epicondylitis. Recently, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections have shown effectiveness for treating this condition.

Open Reduction and Orthogonal Tension Band Plating of an Isolated Periprosthetic Tibial Tubercle Fracture: A Case Report.

Case: A 67-year-old woman sustained a periprosthetic tibial tubercle avulsion fracture with extensor mechanism disruption. She underwent open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) with orthogonal mini-fragment plates applied in a tension band fashion with patellar tendon suture augmentation. Radiographs, range of motion, and patient-reported outcomes were completed over 1 year.

Chronic Pectoralis Major Muscle Belly Repair and Reconstruction With Achilles Allograft Augmentation.

Case: A 60-year-old man presented with a chronic right pectoralis major muscle belly tear of the lower sternal head that was missed and previously treated with tendon repair of the sternal and clavicular heads. The tear was repaired and reconstructed with an Achilles allograft. At the 1.

Ultrasonography for the assessment of enthesitis in psoriatic arthritis: systematic review with meta-analysis.

Introduction: The specificity of ultrasonography (US) for enthesitis in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is unclear. The objective was to analyze the specificity of US enthesitis in Mode B and using Power Doppler (PD), for the diagnosis of PsA through a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Methods: Systematic review in PubMed 2010-June 2023, of studies of adult patients with confirmed PsA with or without a control group of non-PsA patients, reporting information on US enthesitis.

Exploring the Palmar Surface: A Critical Case Report for Emergency Physicians.

Introduction: Tendon injuries of the hand present a diverse spectrum of challenges in emergency medicine, ranging from minor strains to catastrophic ruptures. The superficial anatomy of hand tendons predisposes them to various mechanisms of injury, leading to complex medical scenarios. Here, we present a unique case of flexor tendon exposure secondary to abscess formation and spontaneous rupture, emphasizing the importance of prompt recognition and management of such injuries in the emergency department.

Single-Incision Peroneal Tendon Repair With Concomitant Modified Dwyer Calcaneal Osteotomy: Report of 15 Cases With Plate Fixation.

Background: Addressing hindfoot varus via calcaneal osteotomy with simultaneous peroneal tendon repair from a single incision has not been thoroughly assessed. Some concerns with one incision are wound complications, nerve damage, and symptomatic hardware.

Methods: Patients operated on by one surgeon May 2012 to January 2022 were retrospectively reviewed with minimum 2-year follow-up via in-person visit, telephone, and chart review.

NEDD4 enhances bone‑tendon healing in rotator cuff tears by reducing fatty infiltration.

Rotator cuff tears (RCT) can cause shoulder pain, weakness and stiffness, significantly affecting daily life. Analysis of the GSE103266 dataset revealed significant changes in the mTOR/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and lipid metabolism‑related pathways, suggesting that fatty infiltration may affect RCT. The analysis indicated that the ubiquitin ligase NEDD4 plays a critical role in RCT.

Does shockwave therapy lead to better pain and function than sham over 12 weeks in people with insertional Achilles tendinopathy? A randomised controlled trial.

Objectives: To investigate the efficacy of adding radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy or sham to exercise for people with insertional Achilles tendinopathy.

Design: A two-armed, parallel-group, explanatory, single-centre, randomised controlled trial within a superiority framework.

Setting: Private clinic.

Fractional Dolphin Tenotomy for Boutonniere Deformity: A Cadaveric Study.

Purpose: Terminal extensor tenotomy or Dolphin tenotomy, is a described treatment for the management of distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint hyperextension in chronic boutonniere deformity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of incremental partial Dolphin tenotomy in correcting boutonniere deformity, with a focus on evaluating the improvement in DIP joint hyperextension deformity and documenting the development of iatrogenic mallet finger.

Methods: Thirty-eight fingers from 10 cadaveric hands were used.

Suture Suspensionplasty Compared With Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition for Surgical Treatment of Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis.

Purpose: Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) arthritis is the most common arthritis of the hand, with most studies demonstrating little difference in outcomes between various surgical treatment techniques. However, trapeziectomy, followed by ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition (LRTI), remains the technique of choice among hand surgeons in the United States. In 2009, suture suspensionplasty (SS) was first described as a less invasive alternative to LRTI.

Ethanolic Extracts of Linn. (Vitaceae) Attenuate Vincristine-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Rats: An Evidence of the Antioxidant, Calcium Inhibitory, and Neuromodulatory Properties.

Linn. (, Vitaceae) is a plant reported to treat injured tendons, broken bones, asthma, stomach ache, scurvy, and digestive disorders. The present study evaluated the antihyperalgesic effects of ethanolic extract of Linn.

Multiphoton Microscopy Assessment of Healing From Tendon Laceration and Microthermal Coagula in a Rat Model.

Objectives: To study the healing response of rat Achilles tendon when lacerated or treated with intense therapeutic ultrasound (ITU) via utilization of multiphoton microscopy (MPM) imaging and histology.

Materials And Methods: The right Achilles tendon of each Sprague Dawley rat within a cohort was partially lacerated. 1 to 2 days post-surgery, each rat received ITU treatment of the Achilles tendon on either the right or left leg.

Efficacy of heel lifts for insertional Achilles tendinopathy (LIFTIT): A randomised feasibility trial.

Objectives: Insertional Achilles tendinopathy is a common and disabling condition. This trial aimed to determine the feasibility of conducting a parallel group randomised trial to evaluate the efficacy of heel lifts compared to a sham intervention for reducing pain intensity associated with insertional Achilles tendinopathy.

Methods: Twenty-six people with insertional Achilles tendinopathy were randomised to either the heel lift group or sham intervention group.

[Strategies for prevention and treatment of spinal degenerative diseases from perspective of traditional Chinese medicine for bone health].

The population aging and the coming of the information era are accompanied with the growing incidence of spinal degenerative diseases, which result in heavy social and economic burdens. Under the guidance of the tendon-bone theory, rich experience has been accumulated in the prevention and diagnosis of spinal degenerative diseases with traditional Chinese medicine(TCM), which demonstrates unique advantages. China's government has placed people's health in the strategic position of development, providing a favorable environment for the realization of healthy aging.

Running performance in Australopithecus afarensis.

The evolution of bipedal gait is a key adaptive feature in hominids, but the running abilities of early hominins have not been extensively studied. Here, we present physics simulations of Australopithecus afarensis that demonstrate this genus was mechanically capable of bipedal running but with absolute and relative (size-normalized) maximum speeds considerably inferior to modern humans. Simulations predicted running energetics for Australopithecus that are generally consistent with values for mammals and birds of similar body size, therefore suggesting relatively low cost of transport across a limited speed range.

Effects of habitual foot strike patterns on patellofemoral joint and Achilles tendon loading in recreational runner.

Background: Most running biomechanics studies have focused on either the patellofemoral joint (PFJ) or Achilles tendon (AT) alone, generating fragmented understanding of how these structures interact as components of an integrated kinetic chain during running. This study was to investigate concurrent biomechanical changes in the PFJ and AT in recreational runners.

Methods: The recreational runners who are accustomed to run with rearfoot strike (RFS, n = 15) and forefoot strike (FFS, n = 15) patterns were recruited.

Posterior thigh compartment syndrome secondary to proximal hamstring avulsion.

Introduction: Thigh compartment syndrome is a rare clinical entity that requires urgent medical and surgical management due to its potentially severe medical and legal consequences. Although it typically affects a classic patient demographic-most often a young adult following a traffic accident.

Presentation Of Case: This case is unique in that it stems from a compressive hematoma secondary to an avulsion of the proximal hamstring tendon.

Complications Following Surgical Treatment of Haglund's Syndrome With and Without Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Transfer.

Background: In the surgical treatment of Haglund syndrome, combining a flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon transfer with Achilles tendon may improve plantarflexion strength and reduce strain on the repaired Achilles tendon. However, there is limited research comparing complication rates between surgical approaches with or without concurrent FHL tendon transfer.

Methods: This was retrospective study of patients who underwent surgical management for Haglund syndrome between January 2015 and December 2023.