SMJ // Rheumatology and Orthopedics

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Self-Reported Pain Rating during Clinical Testing and De Quervain Tenosynovitis

Objectives: Hand maneuvers commonly used to clinically diagnose De Quervain tenosynovitis (DQT) possess differing intrinsic levels of discomfort. We hypothesized that assessing the degree of pain would better differentiate replication of condition-related pain than a binary “yes or no” assessment, and we hope to use these data to establish thresholds...

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Comparing ACL Reconstruction Postoperative Outcomes in Medicaid versus Private Insurance Patients: Is There a Difference?

Objectives: There has been growing evidence that insurance status is a major indicator of postoperative outcomes, which has been extensively reported in orthopedic procedures such as shoulder and knee arthroplasty. Patients with Medicaid public insurance had increased complications, longer lengths of stay, and increased costs compared with patients who had...

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Evaluation of Top-Ranked Search Engine Web-Based Osteoporosis Materials

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the health literacy and quality of information on online Web sites about osteoporosis using the suitability assessment of materials (SAM) method. Methods: The search terms “osteoporosis” and “weak bones” were entered separately into three different search engines: Google, Bing, and Yahoo....

Posted in: Metabolic & Other Bone Disease (Osteoporosis)5

SMJ Article | Perspectives

Know Your Guidelines: EULAR Management of Fatigue in Patients with Inflammatory Rheumatic and MSK Diseases Guideline Synopsis and Review

Clinically significant fatigue occurs in nearly half of patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases.1,2 Prior clinical practice guidelines highlight fatigue as essential in defining remission of several inflammatory rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (I-RMDs).

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Diagnosis of Gout as a Correlative Risk for Acute Myocardial Infarction in the Absence of Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Objectives: We aimed to study the impact of gout as a correlative risk factor in the incidence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) among patients without known MI risk factors. Our study population was obtained from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) 2011–2018 using the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth and Tenth...

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SMJ Article | Review Article

Common Comorbidities in Patients with Remitting Seronegative and Symmetrical Synovitis with Pitting Edema (RS3PE)

Objectives: Remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting edema (RS3PE) is considered a rare inflammatory rheumatologic disorder that is seen primarily in older adult men. Patients present with arthralgias of large joints accompanied by painful pitting edema of the hands and feet. Few studies have reported the prevalence of metabolic syndromes,...

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SMJ Article | Perspectives

On the Tip of Our Tongue: Sublingual Cyclobenzaprine and Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex disease that affects 2% of the US population.1 The etiology and pathophysiology of FM are largely unknown2,3; however, genetic factors, infections, and physical or emotional events are known aggravating factors. Patients with FM typically report muscle pain and tenderness, most commonly in the upper mid-trapezius...

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Impact of Sling Use on Functional Mobility in a Geriatric Population

Objectives: Sling immobilization is commonly used following rotator cuff repair. The purpose of this study was to determine the detrimental impact of sling usage on mobility and balance in an older adult population through validated gait and balance testing. The authors hypothesize that sling use will negatively affect balance and...

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Impact of Faculty Mentorship in the Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group at a New Medical School: A Blueprint for Future Initiatives

Objectives: Orthopedic surgery is a highly competitive field. The residency applicant pool is expected to grow with the increasing number of new medical schools in the United States, posing significant challenges for applicants. This study explored the impact of an engaged faculty mentor in an orthopedic surgery interest group (OSIG)...

Posted in: Rheumatology and Orthopedics24

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Medical Students’ Perceptions of Orthopedics as a Career for Women

Objectives: To determine potential factors influencing female medical students’ interest and subsequent application to orthopedics, and to evaluate female and male medical students’ perceptions of women in the field of orthopedics. Methods: An institutional review board–approved survey was distributed in March 2020 and subsequently in April 2022 to medical students...

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