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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Persistent Groin Pain – Cut Adductors – Adductor Tenotomy
In 91% of severe persistent groin pains, adductor tenotomy was found beneficial
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Simple Measure Found to Prevent Dementia
Recent review encourages a positive optimism about dementia prevention. They point out that hip fracture rates have dropped 25% from 1995 to 2005, and age-adjusted stroke rates have dropped 25% in both USA and Australian studies as well. Dementia rates could do the … Continue reading
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Scary Aspect of Osteoporosis Meds – Hip Atypical Subtrochanteric Fractures
Recent analysis had put hip fracture rates with bisphosphonate osteoporosis meds at 1/1000 per year. This is way too common – I have a suggested treatment.
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Breast Reduction Surgery- Is It Worth It?
I have patients argue that the reduction of upper back pain would be an indication for breast reduction. What needs to be factored in, is the 11-49% chronic scar pain following surgery – and how to deal with that.
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Unilateral Plantar Fasciitis Might Be a Sign of a Longer Leg
Study found plantar fasciits was associated with leg length discrepancy and in the longer leg.
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How Do Asymptomatic Shoulder Tendon Tears Become Symptomatic?
When partial tear became full, or when full tears spread by >5 mm – it was more likely to become symptomatic. It was suggested that “Further research is warranted to investigate the role of prophylactic treatment of asymptomatic shoulders to … Continue reading
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Self Treatment For Trigeminal Neuralgia
Case was presented where deep breathing was found to abort TN episodes with hope that others would try it and maybe report if it was effective.
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Is Fibromyalgia(FM) an Anti-immune Disease?
Fibromyalgia rates are much higher in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) – about 31% and not higher in cases with subclinical hypothyroidism. This suggests a subgroup might be autoimmune.
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Fibromyalgia(FM) and Breathing Trouble – Alpha-1 – antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency
About 1-5% of FM might actually be an alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency. This condition causes run away inflammation that causes COPD but responds to AAT replacement therapy. Cases are presented.
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If DHEA and Androgens Help Then Why is Fibromyalgia(FM) Higher in Polycystic Ovaries(PCO)
DHEA and androgen levels are higher in PCO yet FM rates are 32.5% in PCO versus 7.7 in the general population.
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Hook Hamate Fractures Missed – New Test For
Missing a Hook of Hamate Fracture presents a medico-legal nightmare somewhat like missing a scaphoid fracture. It is often a “unbalanced loaded” racket sports related injury or direct blow. Pain may not be severe and plain xrays are often normal. … Continue reading
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