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MRI classification of interspinous ligament degeneration of the lumbar spine: intraobserver and interobserver reliability and the frequency of disagreement

February 27, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

bra target=_blank rel=nofollow href=http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3296635cid=c_1_31_ffid=33431url=http://www.springerlink.com/content/81×7186184w75k18/ MRI classification of interspinous ligament degeneration of the lumbar spine: intraobserver and interobserver reliability and the frequency of disagreement /abrAbstractnbsp;nbsp;Posterior spinal ligament pathology is becoming increasingly recognized as a significant cause of low back pain. Despite the growing clinical importance of interspinous ligament degeneration in low back pain patients, formal reliability studies for the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) evaluation of interspinous ligaments have not been performed. We proposed an MRI classification system for interspinous ligament degeneration and conducted a comprehensive reliability and reproducibility assessment. Fifty patients who had low back pain with or without leg discomfort (26 males and 24 females) with a mean age of 48.8nbsp;years (range 23–85nbsp;years) were studied. The classification for lumbar interspinous ligament degeneration was developed on the basis of the lit… br

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Back Pain is Severe on Right Side - What is Causing It?

February 25, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Back Pain is Severe on Right Side - What is Causing It?
The cause of back pain that is severe whether on the right or left side can most likely be traced to a problem, which is affecting the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body, it begins at the lower part of the spine and radiates downward through the buttocks and runs down the legs all the way to the toes.

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Scoliosis Back Pain

February 23, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Scoliosis Back Pain
Scoliosis back pain is a great conundrum for dorsopathy patients, since this spinal curvature condition is often blamed for sourcing symptoms, yet treatments are rarely, if ever, successful. Scoliosis describes a spinal abnormality in which the patient suffers an atypical side to side curvature of the spine at one or more locations. Some patients have a single abnormal curve, generally referred to as a “C” curve, while others have 2 or more abnormal curves, generally referred to as an “S” curve.

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Saphenous neuropathy in a patient with low back pain.

January 24, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Saphenous neuropathy in a patient with low back pain.
We present a male patient with low back pain concomitant with pain in medial portion of thigh and numbness in addition to pain in leg and inferior part of patella after a strenuous activity . Preliminary diagnosis suggested that the patient had radiculopathy but electrodiagnostic tests revealed the absence of left saphenous response both in medial leg and infrapatellar region, while normal findings were recorded from right side. Needle electromyography in L4 innervated muscles can differentiate between radiculopathy and saphenous neuropathy. The patient had saphenous nerve entrapment in left thigh. Two months later symptoms relieved completely with conservative therapy. (Source: BioMed Central)

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Whiplash injury: 2% are permanently disabled

January 5, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Whiplash injury: 2% are permanently disabled
Whiplash and whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) represent a range of injuries to the neck caused by or related to a sudden distortion of the neck. Whiplash is commonly associated with motor vehicle accidents, usually when the vehicle has been hit in the rear; however, the injury can be sustained in many other ways, including falls from bicycles or horses.Most cases of whiplash injury occur as the result of rear-end vehicle collisions at speeds of less than 14 mph. Patients present with:- neck pain and stiffness- occipital headache- thoracolumbar back pain and upper-limb pain- paraesthesiaOver 66% make a full recovery and 2% are permanently disabled.References:Whiplash injury. G. Bannister et al. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 91-B, Issue 7, 845-850. doi: 10.1302/0…

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9th Circuit: Record Supports Insurer’s Denial Of Disability Benefits

January 5, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

9th Circuit: Record Supports Insurer’s Denial Of Disability Benefits
SAN FRANCISCO - The Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on Dec. 18 found no abuse of discretion in a group disability insurer’s decision to terminate benefits to a claimant with sleep apnea and chronic back pain (Mark A. Eppler v. Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Co., No. 08-16986, 9th Cir.; 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 27888). Full story on lexis.com (Source: LexisNexis® Mealey’s™ Disability Insurance Legal News)

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Correlation between radiculalgia and counts of T lymphocyte subsets in the peripheral blood of patients with lumbar disc herniation

January 3, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Correlation between radiculalgia and counts of T lymphocyte subsets in the peripheral blood of patients with lumbar disc herniation
Conclusion: Our results suggest that changes in T lymphocyte subsets in peripheral blood take place after prolapse of lumbar intervertebral discs. The current results may provide support for involvement of immunologic mechanisms in low back pain secondary to herniation of the lumbar disc. T lymphocytes may play an important role in the development of symptoms in patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation. (Source: Orthopaedic Surgery)

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Learn Back Pain Education For Back Sufferers

December 27, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Learn Back Pain Education For Back Sufferers
There are many reasons that a person’s back begins to hurt. The cause of back pain could stem from the spine itself, the muscles and ligaments surrounding the spine, and other organs that can develop a pain that radiates to the back. This type of pain can also be caused by a compressed or pinched nerve, that can cause numbness or weakness which progresses down through one leg and even into the foot.

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New Director’s Message: Oh My Aching Back!

December 26, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

New Director’s Message: Oh My Aching Back!
Oh, my aching back! I am sure you have all heard this from a family member—or said it yourself.In previous messages, I’ve mentioned the high use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for treating back pain. Back pain is a very common and bothersome symptom; it is a symptom that really matters and a major health burden in the United States. It is the leading cause of work-related disability and missed days of work, the fifth-most-common reason for physician visits, and a leading factor in health care costs. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)

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New Interdisciplinary Approach To Treating Lower Back Pain Unveiled By MSU Researcher

December 20, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

New Interdisciplinary Approach To Treating Lower Back Pain Unveiled By MSU Researcher
Using a branch of science that crosses disciplines to study complex problems, a Michigan State University researcher is introducing a new way to understand and treat lower back pain, a condition affecting more than 40 million Americans and costing billions of dollars each year. N. Peter Reeves, a researcher in Osteopathic Surgical Specialties in MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, is studying the spine using systems science, which became popular in the early 20th century… (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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