Latest updates first Update Late 2021 The PRP literature expands constantly, which is good because we all need more precise data. An important paper published in Arthroscopy July 2021 did a network meta analysis. Zhao et al. from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine included 43 randomized controlled trials in patients with knee osteoarthritis (level II evidence […]
Order of updates is newest to oldest Iain Duncan Update July 2020 Based on a number of studies and our own experience there are benefits from doing repeated or cycling PRP injections for osteoarthritis of the knee. One such study showed PRP injections led to a significant reduction in pain and improvement in function after […]
Liver SW elastography has become increasingly available and more frequently performed over the last 5 years. We were one of the first and all GMI sonographers and I have gained significant experience performing and interpreting the test. Having a good relationship and getting valuable feedback from our local hepatologists has been very helpful. The test/scan […]
LINKS Editorial JAMA, June 26, 2018: Screening for Osteoporosis. Jane A. Cauley, DrPHJAMA. 2018;319(24):2483-2485. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.5722 Screening to Prevent Osteoporotic Fractures: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force 2018.JAMA. 2018;319(24):2532-2551. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.6537 ToolsFracture Risk Assessment Tool Osteoporosis Risk SCORE (Simple Calculated Osteoporosis Risk Estimation)
Chao Zeng, Jie Wei2, Monica S M Persson et al.View post Objectives To compare the efficacy and safety of topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including salicylate, for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). Methods PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library and Web of Science were searched from 1966 to January 2017. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing topical NSAIDs […]
More recent updates about PRP here Iain Duncan last updated 2018 We have now successfully undertaken a series of platelet rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid injections for OA knee and many have had more advanced disease than is ideal (the best responders have the least radiological changes), but ~80% have had longer and better […]
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Bone scans of the spine have become a clinically useful part of the evaluation of back pain. Uptake seen on a SPECT-CT correlates with metabolic activity in bone and the increased resolution and specificity of SPECT-CT has allowed a greater number and variety of clinically relevant findings. Most patients with back pain will have an […]
